dalawahan
intended for two people
From root: dalawa
Usage Note
Dalawahan is used to describe items like seats or rooms specifically designed to accommodate two individuals.
Examples
" Dalawahan ang kuwartong ito. "
Natural Translation
This room is for two people.
Literal Translation
For-two-people the room this.
" Ang upuan ay pang-dalawahan. "
Natural Translation
The seat is intended for two people.
Literal Translation
The seat is for-two-people.
" Nag-book kami ng dalawahan na kuwarto dahil magkasama lang kami ng kapatid ko sa biyahe. "
Natural Translation
We booked a room for two because it's just me and my sibling on the trip.
Literal Translation
Booked we of for-two-people room because together only we of sibling my in trip.
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