From root: abo
Usage Note
Maabo describes surfaces or objects that are covered in a thick layer of ash. This is common when describing things after a fire or volcanic eruption.
Examples
" Maabo ang sahig namin. "
Natural Translation
Our floor is ashy.
Literal Translation
Ashy the floor our.
" Maabo ang kulay ng usok. "
Natural Translation
The color of the smoke is ashy.
Literal Translation
Ashy the color of smoke.
" Pagkatapos ng pagputok ng bulkan, maabo ang mga bubong ng bahay kaya kailangan naming linisin ang lahat. "
Natural Translation
After the eruption of the volcano, the roofs of the houses were ashy, so we needed to clean everything.
Literal Translation
After of eruption of volcano, ashy the roofs of house so need by-us clean the everything.
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