sandal
sandál with stress marks
to lean against something
Usage Note
Sandal describes the physical act of leaning one's body or an object against a surface for support. It is commonly used in everyday descriptions of posture — leaning against a wall, resting against a chair back, or propping something up. Figuratively it can imply relying on someone for emotional support.
Examples
" Huwag kang sumandal sa pader. "
Natural Translation
Don't lean against the wall.
Literal Translation
Don't you lean on wall.
" Ang kanyang sandal ay sa pader. "
Natural Translation
His/Her lean is against the wall.
Literal Translation
The his/her lean is on wall.
" Pagod na pagod ang matanda kaya't sumandal siya sa silya habang hinihintay ang kanyang doktor. "
Natural Translation
The elderly man was very tired, so he leaned back against the chair while waiting for his doctor.
Literal Translation
Very tired the old-person so leaned he on chair while waiting the his doctor.
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