bayakan
bayákan with stress marks
Philippine giant fruit bat
Usage Note
Bayakan (Acerodon jubatus) is the world's largest bat, endemic to the Philippines and listed as endangered. It roosts in forest colonies and plays a critical role in pollination and seed dispersal, making it a symbol of Philippine wildlife conservation efforts.
Examples
" Malaki ang bayakan. "
Natural Translation
The giant fruit bat is big.
Literal Translation
Big the giant-fruit-bat.
" Ang bayakan ay matatagpuan lamang sa Pilipinas. "
Natural Translation
The Philippine giant fruit bat can only be found in the Philippines.
Literal Translation
The giant-fruit-bat is can-be-found only in-the Philippines.
" Ang bayakan ay nanganganib nang malubha kaya pinoprotektahan ito ng mga mananaliksik sa kagubatan ng Pilipinas. "
Natural Translation
The giant fruit bat is severely endangered, so researchers protect it in the forests of the Philippines.
Literal Translation
The giant-fruit-bat is endangered very so protecting it the researchers in forest of Philippines.
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