barko
barkó with stress marks
ship
Usage Note
Barko refers to large sea vessels like passenger ferries or ocean liners, whereas smaller traditional boats are called bangka. It is a vital mode of transportation for inter-island travel and cargo throughout the Philippines.
Examples
" Dumating na ang barko. "
Natural Translation
The ship has arrived.
Literal Translation
Arrived already the ship.
" Ang barko ay malaki. "
Natural Translation
The ship is big.
Literal Translation
The ship is big.
" Naantala ang pagdating ng barko dahil sa malakas na bagyo, kaya naghintay kami sa daungan buong araw. "
Natural Translation
The ship's arrival was delayed because of the strong storm, so we waited at the port the whole day.
Literal Translation
Delayed the arrival of-the ship because of strong that storm, so waited we at port whole day.
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