From root: kabayo
Usage Note
Mangangabayo follows the mang- agentive reduplication pattern on the root kabayo, denoting a person whose role or skill involves horse riding. It can refer to a professional jockey, a ranch hand, or any skilled equestrian, and carries a slightly formal or literary tone.
Examples
" Magaling siyang mangangabayo. "
Natural Translation
He is a skilled horse rider.
Literal Translation
Skilled he horse-rider.
" Ang magaling na mangangabayo ay nanalo sa karera. "
Natural Translation
The skilled horse rider won the race.
Literal Translation
The good horse-rider won the race.
" Ang batang mangangabayo na lumaki sa rantso ay marunong nang humawak ng renda bago pa siya magsimulang mag-aral. "
Natural Translation
The young horse rider who grew up on the ranch already knew how to hold the reins even before he started school.
Literal Translation
The young horse-rider who grew on ranch already knew hold of reins before still he begin study.
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