From root: bala
Usage Note
Pambalâ refers to projectiles used for firearms or, metaphorically, to arguments or people used as fodder in a dispute.
Examples
" Wala nang pambala ang baril. "
Natural Translation
The gun has no more ammunition.
Literal Translation
None-anymore ammunition the gun.
" Kulang ang kanilang pambala sa baril. "
Natural Translation
They are short on ammunition for the gun.
Literal Translation
Lacking the their ammunition for gun.
" Bago sumabak sa labanan, tiniyak ng mga sundalo na sapat ang kanilang pambala para sa buong araw. "
Natural Translation
Before joining the battle, the soldiers made sure their ammunition was enough for the whole day.
Literal Translation
Before join in-the battle, ensured by-the soldiers that enough the their ammunition for the whole day.
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