From root: bato
Usage Note
Batubato is the local name for a species of wild bird often found in the Philippine countryside.
Examples
" May batubato sa bubong. "
Natural Translation
There is a wild pigeon on the roof.
Literal Translation
There-is wild-pigeon on roof.
" Nakakita ako ng batubato sa puno. "
Natural Translation
I saw a wild pigeon in the tree.
Literal Translation
Saw I of wild pigeon in tree.
" Madaling-araw pa lang ay naririnig na namin ang huni ng mga batubato sa kakahuyan malapit sa bahay. "
Natural Translation
As early as dawn, we can already hear the cooing of the wild pigeons in the woods near the house.
Literal Translation
Dawn still only and hearing already by-us the cooing of the wild-pigeons in woods near to house.
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