From root: buhok
Usage Note
Mabuhok is used to describe a person, animal, or object that has a lot of hair. For example, 'Mabuhok ang kanyang braso' means 'His arms are hairy.'
Examples
" Mabuhok ang braso niya. "
Natural Translation
His arm is hairy.
Literal Translation
Hairy the arm his.
" Mabuhok ang kanyang alagang aso. "
Natural Translation
His/Her pet dog is hairy.
Literal Translation
Hairy the his/her pet dog.
" Bagaman mabuhok at malaki ang asong iyon, napakaamo nito sa mga bata. "
Natural Translation
Although that dog is hairy and big, it is very gentle with children.
Literal Translation
Although hairy and big the dog that, very-gentle this to the children.
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