From root: sahig
Usage Note
Sahigan refers to the flooring material or the area where the floor is laid. It is used when specifying the type of surface, like wooden or tiled flooring.
Examples
" Bago ang sahigan ng bahay. "
Natural Translation
The flooring of the house is new.
Literal Translation
New the flooring of house.
" Kailangan na nating lagyan ng sahigan ang kwarto. "
Natural Translation
We need to put flooring in the room already.
Literal Translation
Need already we to-put of flooring the room.
" Pinili namin ang sahigang gawa sa kahoy dahil mas mainit ito sa paa kaysa sa tiles tuwing taglamig. "
Natural Translation
We chose flooring made of wood because it's warmer on the feet than tiles during the cold season.
Literal Translation
Chose we the flooring made of wood because more warm it on foot than on tiles every cold-season.
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