From root: palda
Usage Note
Pampalda refers to cloth or fabric that is suitable for making a skirt.
Examples
" Bumili siya ng pampalda. "
Natural Translation
She bought skirt material.
Literal Translation
Bought she of skirt-material.
" Ang pampaldang tela ay maganda. "
Natural Translation
The skirt material is nice.
Literal Translation
The skirt material is beautiful.
" Pinili niya ang makulay na pampalda dahil gusto niyang magmukhang masaya ang kanyang bagong damit. "
Natural Translation
She chose the colorful skirt material because she wanted her new outfit to look cheerful.
Literal Translation
Chose she the colorful skirt-material because want she-to look cheerful the her new clothes.
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