sambahayan
sambahayán with stress marks
household; cluster of houses
From root: bahay
Usage Note
Sambahayan is a formal or literary term for a household or a small cluster of homes forming a community unit. It is used in government surveys, statistical reports, and social science research. In everyday speech, 'pamilya' (family) or 'bahay' (house) is more common.
Examples
" Malinis ang aming sambahayan. "
Natural Translation
Our household is clean.
Literal Translation
Clean the our household.
" Naglilinis ang buong sambahayan. "
Natural Translation
The whole household is cleaning.
Literal Translation
Cleaning the whole household.
" Ayon sa sarbey ng pamahalaan, bawat sambahayan sa nayon ay tatanggap ng tulong na pinansyal ngayong taon. "
Natural Translation
According to the government survey, every household in the village will receive financial assistance this year.
Literal Translation
According to-the survey of-the government, each household in-the village will-receive of help financial this year.
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