bakod
bákod with stress marks
fence
Usage Note
Bakod refers to a fence or wall used to enclose a property for security and privacy, commonly made of concrete or wood. It defines the 'bakuran' (yard), which is a central space for family gatherings and activities in Filipino homes.
Examples
" May bakod ang bahay namin. "
Natural Translation
Our house has a fence.
Literal Translation
Has fence the house our.
" Mataas ang bakod. "
Natural Translation
The fence is high.
Literal Translation
High the fence.
" Matapos magnakaw ang magnanakaw kagabi, nagpagawa kami ng mas mataas na bakod sa paligid ng bakuran. "
Natural Translation
After the thief stole from us last night, we had a higher fence built around the yard.
Literal Translation
After steal the thief last-night, had-made we of more high fence around the yard.
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