From root: akyat
Usage Note
Akyat-bahay is a colloquial term for a thief who climbs into a house. It is frequently used in Philippine news headlines.
Examples
" May akyat-bahay sa amin. "
Natural Translation
There's a burglar at our place.
Literal Translation
There-is burglar at us.
" Nag-ingat kami sa akyat-bahay. "
Natural Translation
We were careful of burglars.
Literal Translation
Be-careful we of burglar.
" Dumami ang akyat-bahay sa aming subdivision kaya nagkabit kami ng mga kamera at security guard. "
Natural Translation
Burglaries have increased in our subdivision, so we installed cameras and hired a security guard.
Literal Translation
Increased the burglar in our subdivision so installed we of cameras and security guard.
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