From root: unan
Usage Note
Unan-unan is used to describe small decorative pillows or any soft padding used for comfort, such as throw pillows on a sofa.
Examples
" Malambot ang unan-unan na ito. "
Natural Translation
This little cushion is soft.
Literal Translation
Soft the small-cushion this.
" Ginamit niya ang unan-unan para sa kanyang likod. "
Natural Translation
He/she used the small cushion for his/her back.
Literal Translation
Used he/she the small-cushion for his/her back.
" Inayos niya ang mga unan-unan sa sopa para mukhang malinis at maaliwalas ang sala bago dumating ang mga panauhin. "
Natural Translation
She arranged the throw pillows on the sofa so the living room would look clean and airy before the visitors arrived.
Literal Translation
Arranged she the plural small-cushion on sofa so-that look clean and airy the living-room before arrive the plural visitor.
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