From root: tulay
Usage Note
Pantulay refers to any object, such as a plank or a beam, used specifically as a temporary bridge to cross a gap.
Examples
" Kahoy ang ginawa naming pantulay. "
Natural Translation
We used wood as a bridging tool.
Literal Translation
Wood the made our bridging-tool.
" Ang pantulay ay kinakailangan. "
Natural Translation
The bridging tool is necessary.
Literal Translation
The bridging tool is needed.
" Naghanap kami ng matibay na pantulay dahil malalim ang kanal na kailangan naming tawirin. "
Natural Translation
We looked for a sturdy bridging tool because the ditch we needed to cross was deep.
Literal Translation
Looked-for we of sturdy bridging-tool because deep the ditch that needed our cross.
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