From root: Enero
Usage Note
pagka-Enero indicates that a certain event or condition will happen once the month of January begins.
Examples
" Pagka-Enero, babalik kami. "
Natural Translation
When January comes, we will return.
Literal Translation
When-January, will-return we.
" Pagka-Enero, magsisimula na ang pasukan. "
Natural Translation
When January arrives, classes will begin.
Literal Translation
When-January-arrives, will-start already the classes.
" Pagka-Enero, sisimulan na nila ang pagtatayo ng bagong paaralan na matagal nang ipinangako sa aming nayon. "
Natural Translation
When January arrives, they will begin building the new school that was long promised to our village.
Literal Translation
When-January, will-start already they the building of new school that long-already promised to our village.
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