From root: sipilyo
Usage Note
Pagsisipilyo refers to the habit or regular routine of cleaning one's teeth. It is commonly used in medical or hygiene discussions, such as the importance of daily brushing.
Examples
" Mahalaga ang pagsisipilyo araw-araw. "
Natural Translation
Brushing your teeth daily is important.
Literal Translation
Important the act-of-brushing-teeth daily.
" Mahalaga ang pagsisipilyo. "
Natural Translation
Brushing teeth is important.
Literal Translation
Important the act-of-brushing-teeth.
" Ayon sa dentista, ang tamang pagsisipilyo dalawang beses sa isang araw ang pinakamahusay na paraan upang maiwasan ang sira sa ngipin. "
Natural Translation
According to the dentist, proper brushing twice a day is the best way to avoid tooth decay.
Literal Translation
According to dentist, the proper act-of-brushing-teeth two times in a day the best way to avoid the decay in teeth.
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