From root: susi
Usage Note
Pangsusi is any object or tool designed or used specifically to act as a key or to manipulate a lock.
Examples
" Gumamit siya ng pangsusi. "
Natural Translation
He used something as a key.
Literal Translation
Used he of tool-for-key.
" Nawala ang gamit ko na pangsusi. "
Natural Translation
I lost my tool used as a key.
Literal Translation
Lost the tool my that for-key.
" Dahil nawala ang tunay na susi, gumamit siya ng pangsusi na yari sa baluktot na kawad para mabuksan ang kandado. "
Natural Translation
Because the real key was lost, he used an improvised key made of bent wire to open the padlock.
Literal Translation
Because lost the real that key, used he of tool-for-key that made of bent that wire to be-opened the padlock.
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