From root: ulo
Usage Note
Ulunan is specifically where the head rests while sleeping. It is often used synonymously with the head of the bed.
Examples
" Malambot ang aking ulunan. "
Natural Translation
My headrest is soft.
Literal Translation
Soft the my headrest.
" Ilagay mo ito sa ulunan. "
Natural Translation
Put this at the headrest.
Literal Translation
Put you this at-the headrest.
" Tuwing naglalakbay kami, dala-dala niya ang kanyang sariling unan para mas malambot ang ulunan kahit nasa biyahe. "
Natural Translation
Whenever we travel, she always brings her own pillow so her headrest is softer even on the road.
Literal Translation
Whenever travel we, carries she the her own pillow for more soft the headrest even at trip.
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