sintas
shoelace; to put on laces
Usage Note
Sintas refers to the lace used to fasten shoes or footwear, and as a verb isintas means to thread or tie laces. It is a common word in family and school settings, particularly when teaching children how to dress themselves.
Examples
" Nakalas ang sintas ko. "
Natural Translation
My shoelace came undone.
Literal Translation
Came-undone the shoelace my.
" Mahaba ang sintas ng aking sapatos. "
Natural Translation
The shoelace of my shoes is long.
Literal Translation
Long the shoelace of my shoes.
" Tinuruan ng ina ang kanyang anak kung paano isintas nang maayos ang kanyang bagong sapatos. "
Natural Translation
The mother taught her child how to properly lace up his new shoes.
Literal Translation
Taught of mother the her child if how lace-up properly the his new shoes.
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