tagulamin
tagulamín with stress marks
mildew
Usage Note
Tagulamin refers to the fungal growth known as mildew that appears on damp surfaces such as walls, fabrics, and food. In the tropical Philippine climate, mildew is a common household problem, especially during the rainy season, and the word appears in practical household and agricultural contexts.
Examples
" May tagulamin sa dingding. "
Natural Translation
There is mildew on the wall.
Literal Translation
Has mildew on wall.
" May tagulamin ang lumang tinapay. "
Natural Translation
The old bread has mildew.
Literal Translation
Has mildew the old bread.
" Tuwing tag-ulan ay tumutubo ang tagulamin sa mga damit na hindi natutuyo nang maayos sa loob ng bahay. "
Natural Translation
Every rainy season, mildew grows on the clothes that do not dry properly inside the house.
Literal Translation
Every rainy-season grows the mildew on the clothes that not dry properly inside of house.
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