From root: almusal
Usage Note
Pag-aalmusal refers to the act or habit of having breakfast. It is often used when discussing routines or the importance of the first meal of the day.
Examples
" Masarap ang pag-aalmusal natin. "
Natural Translation
Our breakfast is delicious.
Literal Translation
Delicious the eating-breakfast our.
" Mahalaga ang pag-aalmusal. "
Natural Translation
Eating breakfast is important.
Literal Translation
Important the act-of-eating-breakfast.
" Sinasabi ng mga doktor na hindi dapat nilalaktawan ang pag-aalmusal dahil ito ang nagbibigay ng lakas para sa buong araw. "
Natural Translation
Doctors say that breakfast should not be skipped because it is what gives you energy for the whole day.
Literal Translation
Say by-the plural doctor that not should be-skipped the eating-breakfast because this the gives of energy for the whole day.
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