From root: baboy
Usage Note
Babuyan refers to a location where pigs are raised commercially or a simple backyard pen.
Examples
" Malaki ang babuyan namin. "
Natural Translation
Our pig farm is big.
Literal Translation
Big the pig-farm our.
" Amoy babuyan ang lugar na iyon. "
Natural Translation
That place smells like a pigpen.
Literal Translation
Smell pigpen the place that.
" Bago pumasok sa babuyan, kailangan munang magpalit ng bota para hindi makahawa ng sakit sa mga baboy. "
Natural Translation
Before entering the pig farm, one must first change into boots so as not to spread disease to the pigs.
Literal Translation
Before enter to pig-farm, must first change of boots so not spread of disease to the pigs.
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