baku-bako
bakú-bakô with stress marks
rough, full of potholes
Usage Note
Baku-bako is a reduplicated form describing uneven, bumpy, or pothole-riddled surfaces, most commonly used for roads. It is a very common colloquial expression heard nationwide, especially when complaining about road conditions in provincial areas.
Examples
" Baku-bako ang kalye namin. "
Natural Translation
Our street is full of potholes.
Literal Translation
Rough-rough the street our.
" Baku-bako ang daan patungo sa baryo. "
Natural Translation
The road going to the village is full of potholes.
Literal Translation
Rough-rough the road going-to the village.
" Napakahirap magmaneho papunta sa bukid dahil baku-bako ang daan lalo na kapag umuulan nang malakas. "
Natural Translation
It's very hard to drive to the farm because the road is full of potholes, especially when it rains hard.
Literal Translation
Very-hard to-drive going to farm because rough-rough the road especially when raining strongly.
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