From root: baboy
Usage Note
Baboy-ramo refers to the species of wild pigs found in the forests and mountains of the Philippines.
Examples
" Mabilis tumakbo ang baboy-ramo. "
Natural Translation
The wild boar runs fast.
Literal Translation
Fast runs the wild-boar.
" Nakakita kami ng baboy-ramo sa gubat. "
Natural Translation
We saw a wild boar in the forest.
Literal Translation
Saw we of wild-boar in forest.
" Ayon sa mga mangangaso, mas mahirap hulihin ang baboy-ramo dahil matalino at maingat ito sa kagubatan. "
Natural Translation
According to the hunters, the wild boar is harder to catch because it is clever and cautious in the forest.
Literal Translation
According to the hunters, more hard to-catch the wild-boar because clever and careful it in forest.
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