From root: sahig
Usage Note
Pansahig describes items intended for floor use or maintenance. For example, a floor brush is often called a pansahig na palis.
Examples
" Pansahig ang basahang ito. "
Natural Translation
This rag is for the floor.
Literal Translation
For-floor the rag this.
" Bumili kami ng carpet na pansahig. "
Natural Translation
We bought a carpet to use for the floor.
Literal Translation
Bought we of carpet that is-for-floor.
" Huwag mong gamitin ang pamunas na pansahig sa mesa dahil iba ang dapat na gamit para roon. "
Natural Translation
Don't use the floor rag on the table because there's a different cloth meant for that.
Literal Translation
Don't you use the wiper that for-floor on table because different the should-be used for there.
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