From root: hayag
Usage Note
Pahayagan is the formal term for newspaper, although many locals use the Spanish-derived word diyaryo.
Examples
" Binili ko ang pahayagan. "
Natural Translation
I bought the newspaper.
Literal Translation
Bought I the newspaper.
" Nagbabasa siya ng pahayagan tuwing umaga. "
Natural Translation
He reads the newspaper every morning.
Literal Translation
Reading he/she of newspaper every morning.
" Bago lumakas ang internet, ang pahayagan ang pangunahing pinagkukunan ng balita ng mga tao tuwing umaga. "
Natural Translation
Before the internet became strong, the newspaper was people's main source of news every morning.
Literal Translation
Before became-strong the internet, the newspaper the main source of news of plural people every morning.
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