From root: gamit
Usage Note
Kagamitan refers to tools or materials needed for a specific task, such as kagamitang pang-eskuwela for school supplies.
Examples
" Nasa bahay ang kagamitan. "
Natural Translation
The equipment is at home.
Literal Translation
At-the house the equipment.
" Kulang kami sa kagamitan. "
Natural Translation
We are lacking in equipment.
Literal Translation
Lacking we in equipment.
" Hindi natuloy ang eksperimento dahil kulang pa kami sa kagamitan na kailangan sa laboratoryo. "
Natural Translation
The experiment did not push through because we were still short on the equipment needed in the laboratory.
Literal Translation
Not pushed-through the experiment because lacking still we in equipment that needed in-the laboratory.
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