From root: sara
Usage Note
Pansara is a general term for any device or item used to secure something shut, like a latch or a piece of wood.
Examples
" Sira ang pansara ng pinto. "
Natural Translation
The door's latch is broken.
Literal Translation
Broken the fastener of door.
" Bumili ka ng pansara. "
Natural Translation
Buy a fastener.
Literal Translation
Buy you of fastener.
" Dahil nawala ang susi, gumawa muna kami ng pansamantalang pansara para hindi mabuksan ang lumang bahay. "
Natural Translation
Because the key was lost, we made a temporary fastener for now so the old house could not be opened.
Literal Translation
Because lost the key, made first we of temporary fastener so-that not be-opened the old house.
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