From root: gatas
Usage Note
Panggatas uses the pang- purpose prefix on gatas to refer to money or resources set aside specifically for buying milk, particularly infant formula. It is common in household budgeting language and reflects the cultural priority placed on providing adequate nutrition for young children.
Examples
" Ito ang pera panggatas. "
Natural Translation
This is the money for milk.
Literal Translation
This the money intended-for-milk.
" Ito ay pera panggatas ng sanggol. "
Natural Translation
This is money for the baby's milk.
Literal Translation
This is money intended-for-milk of-the baby.
" Inuuna ni Nanay ang panggatas ng sanggol kahit kulang na ang budget para sa iba pang pangangailangan ng bahay. "
Natural Translation
Mom prioritizes the money for the baby's milk even though the budget is short for the other needs of the house.
Literal Translation
Prioritizes by-mother the intended-for-milk of baby even-though short already the budget for the other needs of house.
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