nakasalamin
wearing eyeglasses
From root: salamin
Usage Note
Nakasalamin describes a person who is currently using spectacles for their vision.
Examples
" Nakasalamin ang bata. "
Natural Translation
The child is wearing eyeglasses.
Literal Translation
Wearing-eyeglasses the child.
" Ang guro ay nakasalamin. "
Natural Translation
The teacher is wearing eyeglasses.
Literal Translation
The teacher is wearing-eyeglasses.
" Mas komportable akong magbasa kapag nakasalamin ako, lalo na kung madilim ang silid. "
Natural Translation
I am more comfortable reading when I am wearing my eyeglasses, especially if the room is dark.
Literal Translation
More comfortable I-that read when wearing-eyeglasses I, especially if dark the room.
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