salalay
salálay with stress marks
dish placed under an object (e.g., coaster)
Usage Note
Salalay refers to a small dish, plate, or mat placed beneath an object — such as a pot, cup, or vase — to catch drips or protect the surface. It functions like a coaster or saucer and is common in Filipino households, especially under flower pots or hot serving dishes.
Examples
" Maglagay ka ng salalay sa mesa. "
Natural Translation
Put a coaster on the table.
Literal Translation
Put you of coaster on table.
" Lagyan mo ng salalay ang baso. "
Natural Translation
Put a coaster under the glass.
Literal Translation
Put you of coaster the glass.
" Kapag mainit ang kaserola, huwag mong ilagay nang diretso sa mesa kundi gumamit ka muna ng salalay. "
Natural Translation
When the pot is hot, don't put it directly on the table but use a trivet first.
Literal Translation
When hot the pot, don't by-you put directly on table but use you first of trivet.
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