walis
walís with stress marks
broom; to sweep
Usage Note
Walis means both broom and the act of sweeping, most commonly used as the verb magwalis. Filipino households distinguish between two types: the soft walis tambo for indoor floors and the stiff walis tingting made from coconut midribs for outdoor and yard use.
Examples
" Bago ang walis natin. "
Natural Translation
Our broom is new.
Literal Translation
New the broom our.
" Kumuha ako ng walis. "
Natural Translation
I took a broom.
Literal Translation
Took I a broom.
" Sira na ang lumang walis tingting, kaya bumili tayo ng bago bukas. "
Natural Translation
The old stick broom is already broken, so let's buy a new one tomorrow.
Literal Translation
Broken already the old broom stick, so buy we of new tomorrow.
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