From root: buhangin
Usage Note
Buhanginan refers to a place where sand is abundant, such as a beach or a sandbox. It is often used to describe the specific spot where children play at the park.
Examples
" Naglaro kami sa buhanginan. "
Natural Translation
We played in the sandy area.
Literal Translation
Played we in sandy-area.
" Naglakad kami sa buhanginan. "
Natural Translation
We walked on the sandy area.
Literal Translation
Walked we on sandy-area.
" Pagkatapos ng bagyo, natabunan ng dagat ang dating malinis na buhanginan sa tabing-dagat. "
Natural Translation
After the storm, the sea covered the once-clean sandy stretch along the shore.
Literal Translation
After of storm, covered by the sea the formerly clean sandy-area at seashore.
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