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pambarangay

pertaining to the barangay

adjective pam-ba-ra-NGAY DERIVED Less Common
Illustration of the root word "barangay" (neighborhood; village)
Illustration from root: barangay

From root: barangay

Usage Note

Pambarangay describes programs, projects, or activities organized at the local district level, such as a local basketball tournament.

Examples

Beginner

" May proyektong pambarangay bukas. "

Natural Translation

There is a barangay project tomorrow.

Literal Translation

Has project pertaining-to-barangay tomorrow.

Intermediate

" Mayroong pulong pambarangay mamaya. "

Natural Translation

There is a barangay meeting later.

Literal Translation

Have meeting pertaining-to-barangay later.

Advanced

" Sumali ang aming koponan sa torneong pambarangay na ginaganap tuwing tag-init upang mapalakas ang samahan ng mga kabataan. "

Natural Translation

Our team joined the barangay tournament held every summer to strengthen the bond among the youth.

Literal Translation

Joined the our team in tournament pertaining-to-barangay that held every summer in-order strengthen the bond of the youth.

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