From root: barko
Usage Note
Pambarko refers to items or clothes specifically intended for use while on a ship. For example, pambarkong gamit refers to nautical gear.
Examples
" Mabigat ang kargamentong pambarko. "
Natural Translation
The cargo for ships is heavy.
Literal Translation
Heavy the cargo for-ship.
" Bumili siya ng malaking kargamento na pambarko. "
Natural Translation
He bought large cargo intended for a ship.
Literal Translation
Bought he of big cargo that for-ship.
" Maingat na sinuri ng mga tauhan ang lahat ng kagamitang pambarko bago sila tumulak patungo sa malayong daungan. "
Natural Translation
The crew carefully inspected all the ship equipment before they set sail toward the distant port.
Literal Translation
Carefully inspected the crew the all of equipment for-ship before they set-sail toward at far port.
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