From root: bakod
Usage Note
Bakuran refers to the open area surrounding a house, which is typically enclosed or defined by a property line.
Examples
" Maglaro tayo sa bakuran. "
Natural Translation
Let's play in the yard.
Literal Translation
Play we at yard.
" Malinis ang kanilang bakuran. "
Natural Translation
Their yard is clean.
Literal Translation
Clean the their yard.
" Sa likod ng bahay ay may malawak na bakuran kung saan nagtatanim ng gulay ang aking lola. "
Natural Translation
Behind the house there is a wide yard where my grandmother plants vegetables.
Literal Translation
At back of house is there wide that yard where plants of vegetable the my grandmother.
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