bubong
bubóng with stress marks
roof
Usage Note
Bubong refers to the roof of a house or building and is a common topic during the rainy season in the Philippines. It is often mentioned when discussing home repairs, checking for leaks, or preparing for typhoons.
Examples
" May butas ang bubong. "
Natural Translation
The roof has a hole.
Literal Translation
Has hole the roof.
" Tumutulo ang tubig mula sa bubong. "
Natural Translation
Water is dripping from the roof.
Literal Translation
Dripping the water from the roof.
" Bago dumating ang bagyo, inayos namin ang bubong ng bahay para hindi pumasok ang tubig sa loob. "
Natural Translation
Before the typhoon arrived, we fixed the roof of the house so that water wouldn't get inside.
Literal Translation
Before arrived the typhoon, fixed we the roof of house so-that not enter the water in inside.
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