From root: ibon
Usage Note
Pang-ibon is used to describe objects intended for birds, like cages or birdseed.
Examples
" Bumili ako ng pagkaing pang-ibon. "
Natural Translation
I bought bird food.
Literal Translation
Bought I of food for-bird.
" May binili akong pagkain na pang-ibon. "
Natural Translation
I bought food for the birds.
Literal Translation
Have bought I food for-bird.
" Bago kami umalis ng bahay, isinabit namin sa puno ang bagong hawla na pang-ibon para sa mga maya. "
Natural Translation
Before we left the house, we hung the new bird cage on the tree for the sparrows.
Literal Translation
Before we left of house, hung we on tree the new cage that for-bird for the sparrows.
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