From root: sipilyo
Usage Note
Sipilyuhan refers to the container or area where toothbrushes are stored. While often replaced by 'lagayan ng sipilyo' in modern speech, it remains a valid term.
Examples
" Nasa banyo ang sipilyuhan. "
Natural Translation
The toothbrush holder is in the bathroom.
Literal Translation
In-the bathroom the toothbrush-holder.
" Ang sipilyuhan ay puno na. "
Natural Translation
The toothbrush holder is already full.
Literal Translation
The toothbrush-holder is full already.
" Linisin mo muna ang sipilyuhan bago mo ibalik ang mga sipilyo upang hindi dumami ang bakterya sa loob nito. "
Natural Translation
Clean the toothbrush holder first before you put the toothbrushes back so that bacteria do not multiply inside it.
Literal Translation
Clean you first the toothbrush-holder before you return the toothbrushes so not multiply the bacteria inside it.
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