Usage Note
Paa literally means foot, but it is often used loosely in everyday speech to refer to the entire leg. For anatomical precision, binti refers to the lower leg and hita to the thigh, so learners should be ready for paa to stretch beyond its strict meaning.
Examples
" Malinis ang paa ng bata. "
Natural Translation
The child's foot is clean.
Literal Translation
Clean the foot of-the child.
" Masakit ang paa ko. "
Natural Translation
My foot hurts.
Literal Translation
Painful the foot mine.
" Sumakit ang paa ko pagkatapos kong maglakad nang matagal sa palengke kahapon. "
Natural Translation
My foot hurt after I walked for a long time in the market yesterday.
Literal Translation
Hurt the foot mine after I walk for long in-the market yesterday.
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