From root: salamin
Usage Note
Salaminan refers to a furniture piece or an area where mirrors are installed for grooming purposes.
Examples
" Bago ang aming salaminan. "
Natural Translation
Our vanity is new.
Literal Translation
New the our mirror-stand.
" Nasaan ang salaminan sa kwarto? "
Natural Translation
Where is the mirror stand in the room?
Literal Translation
Where the mirror-stand in room?
" Inayos niya ang kanyang buhok sa harap ng salaminan habang naghihintay na sunduin ng kaibigan. "
Natural Translation
She fixed her hair in front of the vanity while waiting to be picked up by her friend.
Literal Translation
Fixed she the her hair in front of mirror-stand while waiting to be-fetched by friend.
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