samot-sari
samot-sári with stress marks
assorted; varied
Usage Note
Samot-sari describes a mixed assortment of things — a hodgepodge of items without a unified theme. It is often used affectionately to describe a varied collection, a miscellaneous store, or a gathering of diverse people or ideas. The classic 'sari-sari store' (neighborhood variety shop) shares this root.
Examples
" Samot-sari ang laman ng bag. "
Natural Translation
The contents of the bag are assorted.
Literal Translation
Assorted the contents of bag.
" May samot-sari na paninda. "
Natural Translation
There are varied goods.
Literal Translation
There-is varied that goods.
" Sa palengke ay makikita mo ang samot-saring paninda, mula sa gulay at isda hanggang sa mga lumang gamit. "
Natural Translation
At the market you will see assorted goods, from vegetables and fish to old secondhand items.
Literal Translation
At the market you will-see the assorted goods, from vegetable and fish until the old things.
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