From root: bundok
Usage Note
Taga-bundok identifies a person who lives in or originates from the mountains. It is a simple way to describe someone's place of residence or background.
Examples
" Taga-bundok ang lolo ko. "
Natural Translation
My grandfather is a mountain dweller.
Literal Translation
Mountain-dweller the grandfather my.
" Ang mga taga-bundok ay masipag. "
Natural Translation
The mountain dwellers are hardworking.
Literal Translation
The mountain dwellers are hardworking.
" Bagaman taga-bundok siya, mabilis siyang nasanay sa abalang buhay sa lungsod nang lumipat siya para magtrabaho. "
Natural Translation
Although he is a mountain dweller, he quickly adjusted to the busy city life when he moved there to work.
Literal Translation
Although mountain-dweller he, quick he to-get-used to-the busy life in city when moved he to to-work.
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