Usage Note
Timbol describes something that floats or stays buoyant on water, and by extension can refer to a flotation device or lifesaver ring. It is used in both nautical and everyday contexts, such as describing a cork, foam, or a rescue buoy. The word may also be used figuratively to describe someone or something that keeps a situation afloat.
Examples
" Timbol ang laruan sa tubig. "
Natural Translation
The toy floats on the water.
Literal Translation
Floating the toy in water.
" Gumamit ng timbol ang bata sa dagat. "
Natural Translation
The child used a lifesaver in the sea.
Literal Translation
Used of lifesaver the child in sea.
" Inihagis ng tagapagligtas ang timbol sa lalaking malapit nang malunod sa malalim na bahagi ng dagat. "
Natural Translation
The lifeguard threw the lifesaver to the man who was about to drown in the deep part of the sea.
Literal Translation
Threw the rescuer the lifesaver to man near already drown in deep part of sea.
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