From root: tahi
Usage Note
Panahi is a collective term for items like needles, thread, and scissors used for sewing tasks. Use this when referring to a sewing kit or specific tools.
Examples
" Nawawala ang aking panahi. "
Natural Translation
My sewing tools are missing.
Literal Translation
Missing the my sewing-tool.
" Nasaan ang aking panahi? "
Natural Translation
Where is my sewing tool?
Literal Translation
Where the my sewing-tool?
" Inilagay ng lola ang kaniyang mga panahi sa isang lumang lata upang hindi magkalat ang mga karayom at sinulid. "
Natural Translation
Grandmother put her sewing tools in an old can so that the needles and thread would not scatter.
Literal Translation
Put by-the grandmother the her sewing-tools in one old can so-that not scatter the needles and thread.
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