From root: bahay
Usage Note
Bahay-bahayan refers to the traditional children's game where they pretend to be family members. It can also refer to a toy or model house.
Examples
" Maglaro tayo ng bahay-bahayan. "
Natural Translation
Let's play house.
Literal Translation
Play we of house-playing.
" Naglalaro sila ng bahay-bahayan. "
Natural Translation
They are playing house.
Literal Translation
They are playing house-playing.
" Tuwing umaga, naglalaro ang magkapatid ng bahay-bahayan sa ilalim ng malaking puno habang naghihintay sa kanilang ina. "
Natural Translation
Every morning, the siblings play house under the big tree while waiting for their mother.
Literal Translation
Every morning, playing the siblings of house-playing under of big tree while waiting at their mother.
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