sobrekama
sobrekáma with stress marks
bedcover
Usage Note
Sobrekama is a compound borrowed from Spanish 'sobre' (over) + 'cama' (bed) and refers to a bedspread or bedcover placed over the mattress for decoration or warmth. It is a common household item familiar across generations, though younger Filipinos may also use the English 'bedsheet' or 'bedcover.'
Examples
" Makulay ang sobrekama nila. "
Natural Translation
Their bedcover is colorful.
Literal Translation
Colorful the bedcover their.
" Bago ang sobrekama ng aking kama. "
Natural Translation
The bedcover of my bed is new.
Literal Translation
New the bedcover of my bed.
" Inilatag ni Nanay ang bagong sobrekama sa kama bago dumating ang mga bisitang manunuluyan sa amin. "
Natural Translation
Mother spread the new bedcover on the bed before the guests staying with us arrived.
Literal Translation
Spread by Mother the new bedcover on bed before arrive the guests lodging with us.
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