From root: walis
Usage Note
Pangwalis refers to any object used as a broom, including improvised materials used to clear dust.
Examples
" Sira ang pangwalis natin. "
Natural Translation
Our broom is broken.
Literal Translation
Broken the sweeping-tool our.
" Sira na ang ating pangwalis. "
Natural Translation
Our sweeping tool is already broken.
Literal Translation
Broken now the our sweeping-tool.
" Dahil walang pangwalis sa kamalig, gumamit na lamang siya ng tuyong dahon ng niyog para linisin ang sahig. "
Natural Translation
Since there was no broom in the shed, he just used dry coconut leaves to clean the floor.
Literal Translation
Because none sweeping-tool in shed, used just he of dry leaf of coconut to clean the floor.
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