martilyo
martílyo with stress marks
hammer; to hammer
Usage Note
Martilyo is borrowed from Spanish 'martillo' and is used both as a noun for the tool and as a verb for the act of hammering. Common in construction and carpentry, the form martilyo-in means to hammer something, and the word is also used metaphorically for forceful, repeated action.
Examples
" Hawak niya ang martilyo. "
Natural Translation
He/She is holding the hammer.
Literal Translation
Holding he/she the hammer.
" Ginamit niya ang martilyo para ayusin ang sirang upuan. "
Natural Translation
He/She used the hammer to fix the broken chair.
Literal Translation
Used he/she the hammer to fix the broken [ng] chair.
" Pakiabot nga ang martilyo at saka ang mga pako para matapos ko nang ayusin itong rehas. "
Natural Translation
Please pass me the hammer and the nails so I can finish fixing this railing.
Literal Translation
Please-pass indeed the hammer and also the nails so finish I already fix this railing.
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