Broom (tl. Balais)
Translation into English
Beginner (A1-A2)
May balais ako sa bahay.
I have a broom at home.
Context: daily life Ginagamit ko ang balais para maglinis.
I use the broom to clean.
Context: daily life Saan ang balais?
Where is the broom?
Context: daily life Intermediate (B1-B2)
Kailangan kong bilhin ang bagong balais dahil siryado na ang luma.
I need to buy a new broom because the old one is broken.
Context: daily life Matagal na akong walang balais kaya hirap akong maglinis.
I haven't had a broom for a long time, so it's hard for me to clean.
Context: daily life Sa bahay, ang balais at walis tambo ay mahalaga.
At home, the broom and the broomstick are important.
Context: daily life Advanced (C1-C2)
Ang paggamit ng balais ay isang simpleng paraan upang mapanatili ang kalinisan ng ating tahanan.
Using a broom is a simple way to maintain the cleanliness of our home.
Context: culture Balais ang simbolo ng masipag na gawaing bahay sa mga tradisyonal na sambahayan.
Broom symbolizes diligent housework in traditional households.
Context: culture Sa mga kasalan, naglalagay ng balais sa sahig upang patunayan ang malinis na pag-uugali.
At weddings, a broom is placed on the floor to signify cleanliness and good behavior.
Context: culture