From root: hayop
Usage Note
Panghayop is used to describe items, medicines, or facilities specifically designed for animal use.
Examples
" Panghayop ang gamot na ito. "
Natural Translation
This medicine is for animals.
Literal Translation
For-animals the medicine that this.
" Ito ay gamot na panghayop. "
Natural Translation
This is medicine intended for animals.
Literal Translation
This is medicine that for-animals.
" Huwag mong ibigay sa bata ang gamot na panghayop dahil maaari itong makasama sa kanyang kalusugan. "
Natural Translation
Don't give the child the medicine meant for animals because it could harm their health.
Literal Translation
Don't you give to child the medicine that for-animals because can it harm to his health.
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