kabahayan

household

noun ka-ba-ha-YAN DERIVED Rare

From root: bahay

Kabahayan refers to the group of houses in a specific settlement or the totality of a household. It is often used in formal or news contexts.

Examples

Beginner

" Malinis ang aming kabahayan. "

Natural Translation

Our household is clean.

Literal Translation

Clean the our household.

Intermediate

" Maraming kabahayan sa subdivision. "

Natural Translation

There are many households in the subdivision.

Literal Translation

Many households in-the subdivision.

Advanced

" Ayon sa ulat, halos lahat ng kabahayan sa baryo ay naapektuhan ng pagbaha kaya naglunsad ng tulong ang lokal na pamahalaan. "

Natural Translation

According to the report, almost all the households in the village were affected by the flood, so the local government launched relief efforts.

Literal Translation

According to report, almost all of household in village were affected by flood so launched of help the local government.

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