From root: sabon
Usage Note
Panabon refers to the specific soap intended for a particular purpose. For example, panabon sa plato is soap used specifically for plates.
Examples
" Wala nang panabon dito. "
Natural Translation
There is no more soap here.
Literal Translation
None already soap-for-washing here.
" Mayroon ba kayong panabon? "
Natural Translation
Do you have soap for washing?
Literal Translation
Have [,] you(plural) soap-for-washing?
" Iba ang panabon sa plato at iba rin ang ginagamit namin sa labada para hindi masira ang tela. "
Natural Translation
The soap for dishes is different and the one we use for laundry is also different, so the fabric does not get ruined.
Literal Translation
Different the soap-for-washing for plate and different also the used we for laundry so-that not ruined the fabric.
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