From root: bakod
Usage Note
Nakabakod is used to describe a piece of land or a house that is currently surrounded by a fence.
Examples
" Nakabakod na ang bahay nila. "
Natural Translation
Their house is already fenced.
Literal Translation
Fenced already the house theirs.
" Nakabakod ang lote nila. "
Natural Translation
Their lot is fenced.
Literal Translation
Fenced the lot theirs.
" Kahit nakabakod ang buong lupain, naglagay pa rin sila ng guard sa pintuan para sa dagdag na seguridad. "
Natural Translation
Even though the whole property is fenced, they still placed a guard at the gate for extra security.
Literal Translation
Even-though fenced the whole property, placed still they of guard at gate for extra that security.
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