From root: dagat
Usage Note
Dagat-dagatan refers to a small lagoon or an artificial pond that mimics a seaside environment.
Examples
" Malinaw ang tubig sa dagat-dagatan. "
Natural Translation
The water in the lagoon is clear.
Literal Translation
Clear the water in lagoon.
" Pumunta kami sa dagat-dagatan kahapon. "
Natural Translation
We went to the lagoon yesterday.
Literal Translation
Went we to the lagoon yesterday.
" Sa likod ng resort ay may maliit na dagat-dagatan kung saan maaaring mamangka ang mga bata. "
Natural Translation
Behind the resort there is a small lagoon where the children can ride a boat.
Literal Translation
At back of-the resort there-is small that lagoon where can ride-boat the children.
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