From root: sinturon
Usage Note
Pangsinturon refers to materials like leather or cloth intended to be used as a belt. It can also describe items specifically designed for belts, like buckles.
Examples
" Bumili ako ng katad na pangsinturon. "
Natural Translation
I bought leather for a belt.
Literal Translation
Bought I of leather that for-belt.
" Ito ang katad na pangsinturon. "
Natural Translation
This is the leather used for a belt.
Literal Translation
This the leather that used-for-belt.
" Pinili ng mananahi ang pinakamatibay na katad na pangsinturon upang hindi madaling masira ang gawa niya. "
Natural Translation
The tailor chose the sturdiest leather for the belt so that his work would not easily break.
Literal Translation
Chose of tailor the most-durable leather that for-belt so-that not easily break the work his.
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