From root: sarili
Usage Note
Pansarili refers to things or matters intended for one's own private use. Gamit na pansarili means personal belongings like toiletries.
Examples
" Pansarili ko ang baso. "
Natural Translation
The glass is for my personal use.
Literal Translation
Personal my the glass.
" Para ito sa pansarili kong gamit. "
Natural Translation
This is for my personal use.
Literal Translation
For this to personal my use.
" Dapat may dalang pansariling tuwalya ang bawat manlalangoy bago payagang gumamit ng swimming pool. "
Natural Translation
Each swimmer must bring a personal towel before being allowed to use the swimming pool.
Literal Translation
Should have bringing personal that towel the each swimmer before allowed to-use of swimming pool.
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