From root: banda
Usage Note
Pagbabanda refers to the hobby or professional activity of being a member of a musical ensemble. It is often used when discussing musical interests or school activities.
Examples
" Masaya ang pagbabanda sa eskwela. "
Natural Translation
Playing in a band at school is fun.
Literal Translation
Fun the playing-in-a-band at school.
" Mahilig siya sa pagbabanda kasama ang mga kaibigan. "
Natural Translation
He loves playing in a band with his friends.
Literal Translation
Fond he/she of playing-in-a-band with the friends.
" Bukod sa pag-aaral, ang pagbabanda ang nagturo sa kanya ng disiplina at kung paano makitrabaho sa iba. "
Natural Translation
Aside from studying, playing in a band taught him discipline and how to work with others.
Literal Translation
Aside from study, the playing-in-a-band the taught to him of discipline and how work-with to others.
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