From root: baho
Usage Note
Kabahuhan describes the foulness or the overall state of being stinky. It is the noun form used to identify the source or quality of a bad smell.
Examples
" Grabe ang kabahuhan dito. "
Natural Translation
The stench here is terrible.
Literal Translation
Terrible the stench here.
" Hindi ko kaya ang kabahuhan ng estero. "
Natural Translation
I cannot stand the stench of the canal.
Literal Translation
Not I can the stench of the canal.
" Hindi namin matiis ang kabahuhan ng basurahan kaya napilitan kaming isara ang lahat ng bintana. "
Natural Translation
We couldn't bear the stench of the garbage dump, so we were forced to close all the windows.
Literal Translation
Not we can-bear the stench of garbage-dump so forced we-to close all of windows.
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