From root: buwan
Usage Note
Buwan-buwan is used to indicate a frequency of once every month, such as paying rent or receiving a subscription. For example, nagbabayad kami ng kuryente buwan-buwan.
Examples
" Nagbabayad ako buwan-buwan. "
Natural Translation
I pay every month.
Literal Translation
Paying I every-month.
" Nagbabayad kami ng renta buwan-buwan. "
Natural Translation
We pay rent every month.
Literal Translation
Paying we of rent every-month.
" Buwan-buwan kaming nagtatabi ng kaunting pera para may maipundar kami sa hinaharap. "
Natural Translation
Every month we set aside a little money so we'll have something saved up for the future.
Literal Translation
Every-month we set-aside of little money so have can-build-up we in-the future.
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