From root: panyo
Usage Note
Nakapanyo describes a person who has a handkerchief tied around their head, neck, or face for protection or fashion.
Examples
" Nakapanyo ang magsasaka. "
Natural Translation
The farmer is wearing a handkerchief.
Literal Translation
Wearing-a-handkerchief the farmer.
" Ang matandang lalaki ay nakapanyo sa leeg. "
Natural Translation
The old man is wearing a handkerchief around his neck.
Literal Translation
The old man is wearing-a-handkerchief on neck.
" Nakapanyo sa mukha ang mga manggagawa upang maiwasan ang alikabok sa lumang gusali. "
Natural Translation
The workers had handkerchiefs over their faces to avoid the dust in the old building.
Literal Translation
Wearing-a-handkerchief on face the (plural) worker so-that avoid the dust in old building.
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