From root: damo
Usage Note
Madamo is formed with ma- on damo (grass) and describes a surface or area that is heavily overgrown or carpeted with grass and weeds. It often implies neglect — a yard or lot that has not been tended — and contrasts with a well-maintained damuhan.
Examples
" Madamo ang bakuran namin. "
Natural Translation
Our yard is grassy.
Literal Translation
Grassy the yard our.
" Madamo na ang likod ng ating bahay. "
Natural Translation
The back of our house is already grassy.
Literal Translation
Grassy already the back of our house.
" Naging madamo na ang lote mula nang wala nang nag-aalaga rito simula noong lumipat ang dating may-ari. "
Natural Translation
The lot has become overgrown with grass since no one has tended it after the former owner moved away.
Literal Translation
Became grassy already the lot since when none already caring here starting when moved the former owner.
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