From root: buhay
Usage Note
Kabuhayan refers to the source of income or the means of making a living. It is frequently used in business and economic contexts.
Examples
" Pangingisda ang kabuhayan namin. "
Natural Translation
Fishing is our livelihood.
Literal Translation
Fishing the livelihood our.
" Ito ang kanilang pangunahing kabuhayan. "
Natural Translation
This is their main livelihood.
Literal Translation
This the their main livelihood.
" Nawalan sila ng kabuhayan nang sumabog ang bulkan, kaya napilitan silang lumipat sa lungsod para maghanap ng trabaho. "
Natural Translation
They lost their livelihood when the volcano erupted, so they were forced to move to the city to look for work.
Literal Translation
Lost they of livelihood when erupted the volcano, so forced they to move to city to look for work.
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