From root: barko
Usage Note
Barko-barkuhan refers to a small model or toy version of a ship used for play. Children often use these in basins or small ponds.
Examples
" May dala siyang barko-barkuhan. "
Natural Translation
He is carrying a toy ship.
Literal Translation
Has carry he toy-ship.
" Ang bata ay may dalang barko-barkuhan. "
Natural Translation
The child is carrying a toy ship.
Literal Translation
The child has carry of toy-ship.
" Pinalutang ng magkapatid ang kanilang barko-barkuhan sa planggana habang naghihintay silang tumila ang malakas na ulan. "
Natural Translation
The siblings floated their toy ship in the basin while they waited for the heavy rain to stop.
Literal Translation
Floated the siblings the their toy-ship at basin while waiting they stop the strong rain.
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