sipilyo
sipílyo with stress marks
toothbrush
Usage Note
Sipilyo is commonly used with the prefix mag- to form the verb magsipilyo, which means to brush one's teeth. It is a core part of the daily hygiene routine in every Filipino household.
Examples
" Bago ang sipilyo ko. "
Natural Translation
My toothbrush is new.
Literal Translation
New the toothbrush my.
" Gamitin mo ang iyong sipilyo. "
Natural Translation
Use your toothbrush.
Literal Translation
Use you the your toothbrush.
" Huwag mong kalimutang palitan ang sipilyo mo bawat tatlong buwan para malinis ang ngipin. "
Natural Translation
Do not forget to replace your toothbrush every three months so your teeth stay clean.
Literal Translation
Don't you-[linker] forget-[linker] replace the toothbrush your every three [linker] month for clean the teeth.
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