pamurselas
material used for bracelets
From root: purselas
Usage Note
Pamurselas is formed with the pam- instrumental prefix on purselas, referring to materials or components — beads, cord, clasps — used in the making of bracelets. The pam- prefix signals that the referent is a tool or material for a specific purpose, distinguishing it from the finished bracelet itself.
Examples
" Kulang pa ang aming pamurselas. "
Natural Translation
Our bracelet material is still not enough.
Literal Translation
Lacking still the our bracelet-material.
" Bumili siya ng pamurselas sa palengke. "
Natural Translation
He/She bought bracelet material at the market.
Literal Translation
Bought he/she of material-for-bracelet in market.
" Bago kami magsimula ng proyekto, kailangan munang bilhin ang lahat ng pamurselas tulad ng tali, butil, at panaling pang-kabit. "
Natural Translation
Before we start the project, we first need to buy all the bracelet materials such as cord, beads, and fastening clasps.
Literal Translation
Before we to-start of project, need first to-buy the all of bracelet-material such-as cord, beads, and string for-fastening.
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