From root: unan
Usage Note
Unanan refers to the pillowcase or the area on a bed where pillows are placed. It is a more formal or traditional term compared to the Spanish-derived word punda.
Examples
" Palitan natin ang unanan. "
Natural Translation
Let's change the pillowcase.
Literal Translation
Change we the pillowcase.
" Palitan natin ang unanan ng mga unan. "
Natural Translation
Let's change the pillowcases of the pillows.
Literal Translation
Change we the pillowcase of the pillows.
" Lagi niyang nilalabhan ang unanan tuwing linggo para laging malinis at mabango kapag matutulog na kami. "
Natural Translation
She always washes the pillowcases every week so they're always clean and fresh when we go to sleep.
Literal Translation
Always she washes the pillowcase every week so always clean and fragrant when sleep already we.
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