From root: Mayo
Usage Note
Pang-Mayo refers to items, clothing, or events specifically associated with the month of May.
Examples
" Nasaan ang pang-Mayong damit? "
Natural Translation
Where is the clothing for May?
Literal Translation
Where the for-May that clothing?
" Nasaan ang mga bulaklak na pang-Mayo? "
Natural Translation
Where are the flowers for May?
Literal Translation
Where the [plural] flower that for-May?
" Marami silang pang-Mayong bulaklak dahil tuwing tag-init ay ipinagdiriwang ang Flores de Mayo sa simbahan. "
Natural Translation
They have many flowers for May because every summer the Flores de Mayo is celebrated in the church.
Literal Translation
Many they for-May that flowers because every summer is celebrated the Flores de Mayo in church.
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