From root: susi
Usage Note
Susian refers to the physical slot where a key is inserted, such as the keyhole of a door or the ignition of a vehicle.
Examples
" Nasira ang susian ng kotse. "
Natural Translation
The car's ignition broke.
Literal Translation
Broke the ignition of car.
" Ayusin mo ang susian ng pinto. "
Natural Translation
Fix the door's keyhole.
Literal Translation
Fix you the keyhole of door.
" Matagal kong hinanap ang tamang susi dahil masikip ang susian ng lumang pinto sa likod ng bahay. "
Natural Translation
It took me a while to find the right key because the keyhole of the old door at the back of the house was tight.
Literal Translation
Long I searched the right key because tight the keyhole of old door at back of house.
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