From root: babae
Usage Note
Pambabae is used to describe items, spaces, or traits intended specifically for females. For example, 'palikurang pambabae' refers to a women's restroom.
Examples
" Pambabae ang sapatos na iyan. "
Natural Translation
Those shoes are for women.
Literal Translation
For-women the shoes that.
" Ang damit na ito ay pambabae. "
Natural Translation
This dress is for women.
Literal Translation
The dress that is for women.
" Nahihiya siyang pumasok sa palikurang pambabae kaya naghintay na lang siya sa labas hanggang maluwag ito. "
Natural Translation
She was embarrassed to enter the women's restroom, so she just waited outside until it was free.
Literal Translation
Embarrassed she to-enter in restroom for-women so waited just she at outside until vacant it.
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