Suklay (en. Suklay)
suk-lay
Meaning & Definition
EnglishTagalog
noun
A tool used to groom hair.
She used the comb to style her hair.
Ginamit niya ang suklay upang ayusin ang kanyang buhok.
A type of instrument with straight teeth for grooming hair.
The comb is essential for every woman.
Ang suklay ay mahalaga sa bawat babae.
Can be used for other purposes besides hair, such as straightening clothes.
The comb can be used to smooth out a book cover.
Ang suklay ay puwedeng gamitin para sa pag-aayos ng pabalat ng libro.
Etymology
Nanggaling mula sa mga tradisyonal na kagamitan sa buhok.
Common Phrases and Expressions
Comb your hair.
Style your hair using the comb.
Suklayin mo ang iyong buhok.
Related Words
to comb
The process of using a comb to groom hair.
suklayin
Slang Meanings
Just kind of combing
We just did some light combing, but didn't really style it.
Nag-suklay-suklay lang tayo, pero hindi talaga nagayos.
Just comb it out
Just comb it out a bit, so it looks better.
Kumambyo ka na lang, para mas maayos.
Dry hair
Your combing looks like dry hair, no style.
Parang tuyot na buhok ang suklay mo, walang estilo.
Styled
Your look is like a styled comb.
Ang dating mo, parang timplado na suklay.