Pambura (en. Eraser)

pam-boo-ra

Meaning & Definition

EnglishTagalog
noun
An instrument used to erase drawings or writings from paper.
I used the eraser to remove the wrong answer from my paper.
Ginamit ko ang pambura upang alisin ang maling sagot sa aking papel.
An object or tool that helps in cleaning any type of mark.
The eraser will help tidy up the diagrams that went wrong.
Ang pambura ay makakatulong sa pagliligpit ng mga diagram na nagkamali.

Etymology

Derived from the root word 'bura' meaning to erase or remove something.

Common Phrases and Expressions

need an eraser
Need to erase a mistake or something.
kailangan ng pambura

Related Words

erase
The process of removing marks or writings.
bura

Slang Meanings

a fluid to draw out or possibly control a burning feeling
You know, I need a pambura to be happy again.
Alam mo, kailangan ko na ng pambura para sumaya ulit.
things that are useless or errors to correct
Don't include the pambura in your plan.
Huwag mong isama ang mga pambura sa plano mo.
things that need to be removed or avoided
Time to get rid of the pambura in my life.
Time to get rid of the pambura sa buhay ko.