From root: panyo
Usage Note
Panyito is a diminutive form used to refer to a smaller handkerchief, such as those used by children or as a decorative pocket square.
Examples
" Maliit ang panyito niya. "
Natural Translation
Her handkerchief is small.
Literal Translation
Small the small-handkerchief her.
" Malinis ang aking panyito. "
Natural Translation
My small handkerchief is clean.
Literal Translation
Clean the my small-handkerchief.
" Iniabot ng bata ang kanyang panyito sa kalaro upang pahirin ang luha nito. "
Natural Translation
The child handed her small handkerchief to her playmate to wipe away his tears.
Literal Translation
Handed by child the her small-handkerchief to playmate so-that wipe the tears its.
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