From root: bubong
Usage Note
Bubungan refers specifically to the physical structure of the roof. It is commonly used when talking about repairs or the surface of the roof itself.
Examples
" Tumutulo ang bubungan. "
Natural Translation
The roof is leaking.
Literal Translation
Leaking the roof.
" Ayusin mo ang bubungan ng bahay. "
Natural Translation
Fix the house's roof.
Literal Translation
Fix you the roof of house.
" Bago dumating ang tag-ulan, dapat nating palitan ang mga kalawanging yero sa bubungan ng bahay. "
Natural Translation
Before the rainy season arrives, we should replace the rusty sheets on the house's roof.
Literal Translation
Before arrive the rainy-season, should we replace the rusty galvanized-iron on roof of house.
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