From root: bagyo
Usage Note
Pambagyo is used to describe items like clothing, gear, or structural materials specifically designed to withstand or be used during a storm. An example is kapoteng pambagyo which means a raincoat for storms.
Examples
" Suot niya ang kapoteng pambagyo. "
Natural Translation
He is wearing the storm raincoat.
Literal Translation
Worn his the raincoat storm-ready.
" Mayroon kaming gamit na pambagyo. "
Natural Translation
We have storm-ready equipment.
Literal Translation
Have we things for storm-ready.
" Bago dumating ang habagat, sinigurado naming kumpleto ang aming mga gamit na pambagyo para sa buong pamilya. "
Natural Translation
Before the monsoon arrived, we made sure our storm-ready supplies were complete for the whole family.
Literal Translation
Before arrive the monsoon, made-sure we complete the our things storm-ready for the whole family.
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