From root: pisara
Usage Note
Tapisara is a classroom-related term built on pisara, referring to a cover or material used to protect or decorate a chalkboard or writing surface. It is a specialized noun most likely encountered in school settings and education-related vocabulary.
Examples
" Naglagay sila ng tapisara. "
Natural Translation
They put up a board covering.
Literal Translation
Put they of board-covering.
" Naglagay sila ng tapisara sa bintana. "
Natural Translation
They put a board covering on the window.
Literal Translation
Put they of board-covering on window.
" Tinakpan ng guro ng makulay na tapisara ang pisara para hindi makita ng mga bata ang sagot habang nagsusulit sila. "
Natural Translation
The teacher covered the chalkboard with a colorful board covering so the children couldn't see the answers while taking the test.
Literal Translation
Was-covered by teacher with colorful that board-covering the chalkboard so not see by the children the answers while testing they.
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