From root: baka
Usage Note
Bakahan refers to a ranch or a place where cattle are raised. It is commonly used when discussing agriculture in provinces like Masbate.
Examples
" May bakahan sa probinsya. "
Natural Translation
There is a cattle ranch in the province.
Literal Translation
There-is cattle-ranch in province.
" Maraming baka sa malawak na bakahan. "
Natural Translation
There are many cows on the wide cattle ranch.
Literal Translation
Many cows in wide cattle-ranch.
" Ang malawak na bakahan na minana ng pamilya ay nagbibigay ng trabaho sa maraming taga-baryo. "
Natural Translation
The vast cattle ranch the family inherited provides work for many villagers.
Literal Translation
The wide cattle-ranch that inherited of family gives of work to many villagers.
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