medyas
médyas with stress marks
socks
Usage Note
Medyas is frequently used with the verb 'magsuot' to talk about putting them on and is often counted using the word 'pares' (pair). You can also use the term 'naka-medyas' to describe someone who is currently wearing socks.
Examples
" Bago ang medyas ko. "
Natural Translation
My socks are new.
Literal Translation
New the socks my.
" Mabaho ang medyas niya. "
Natural Translation
His/her socks are smelly.
Literal Translation
Smelly his/her socks.
" Hindi ko makita ang isa pang medyas kahit hinalughog ko na ang buong kahon. "
Natural Translation
I can't find the other sock even though I already rummaged through the whole box.
Literal Translation
Not I can-see the one more sock even rummaged I already the whole box.
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