pang-selpon
for mobile phone use
From root: selpon
Usage Note
Pang-selpon is used to describe items like accessories or chargers specifically designed for mobile devices. Ang mga kawad na ito ay pang-selpon lamang.
Examples
" Pang-selpon ang charger na ito. "
Natural Translation
This charger is for a phone.
Literal Translation
For-phone the charger that this.
" Bumili siya ng pang-selpon na casing. "
Natural Translation
He/she bought a phone casing.
Literal Translation
Bought he/she of for-phone that casing.
" Marami akong nabiling pang-selpon na gamit, pero halos lahat ay hindi tumutugma sa modelo ng aking telepono. "
Natural Translation
I bought many phone accessories, but almost all of them don't fit my phone's model.
Literal Translation
Many I-that bought for-phone that items, but almost all are not match to model of my phone.
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