From root: hagdan
Usage Note
Hagdanan refers to the physical structure of the stairs or the specific location where stairs are installed. It is used interchangeably with the root word but often emphasizes the whole structure.
Examples
" Nasa hagdanan ang pusa. "
Natural Translation
The cat is on the staircase.
Literal Translation
On-the staircase the cat.
" Madulas ang hagdanan namin. "
Natural Translation
Our staircase is slippery.
Literal Translation
Slippery the staircase our.
" Inayos ng karpintero ang lumang hagdanan dahil natatakot kaming baka bumigay ito. "
Natural Translation
The carpenter repaired the old staircase because we were afraid it might give way.
Literal Translation
Repaired by carpenter the old staircase because afraid we maybe give-way it.
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