walis-tambo
soft whisk broom
From root: walis
Usage Note
Walis-tambo is a traditional Filipino broom made from tiger grass reeds, specifically designed for smooth indoor floors.
Examples
" Walis-tambo ang ginamit ko. "
Natural Translation
I used a soft whisk broom.
Literal Translation
Soft-whisk-broom the used I.
" Gamitin mo ang walis-tambo. "
Natural Translation
Use the soft whisk broom.
Literal Translation
Use you the soft-whisk-broom.
" Mas mabuting gamitin ang walis-tambo sa loob ng bahay dahil hindi nito ginagasgas ang makintab na sahig. "
Natural Translation
It's better to use the soft whisk broom inside the house because it doesn't scratch the polished floor.
Literal Translation
More good to-use the soft-whisk-broom in inside of house because not by-it scratches the shiny that floor.
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