From root: bubong
Usage Note
Pambubong is used to describe materials like galvanized iron sheets or tiles meant for a roof. An example is 'bumili kami ng yero para pambubong'.
Examples
" Bumili kami ng yerong pambubong. "
Natural Translation
We bought iron sheets for roofing.
Literal Translation
Bought we of iron-sheet that roofing-material.
" Ito ang bakal na pambubong. "
Natural Translation
This is the steel used for roofing material.
Literal Translation
This the steel that roofing-material.
" Bago dumating ang bagyo, pinalitan ng aming kapitbahay ang luma nilang pambubong na binutas na ng kalawang. "
Natural Translation
Before the storm arrived, our neighbor replaced their old roofing material that rust had already holed.
Literal Translation
Before arrive the storm, replaced by our neighbor the old their roofing-material that holed already by rust.
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