From root: kahoy
Usage Note
Kakahuyan refers to an area densely populated with trees or a wooded region. It is often used to describe natural landscapes away from the city.
Examples
" Madilim ang kakahuyan. "
Natural Translation
The forest is dark.
Literal Translation
Dark the forest.
" Maraming hayop sa kakahuyan. "
Natural Translation
There are many animals in the forest.
Literal Translation
Many animals in forest.
" Nawala kami sa kakahuyan nang lumubog ang araw, kaya naghanap kami ng landas pabalik bago tuluyang dumilim. "
Natural Translation
We got lost in the woodland when the sun went down, so we looked for a path back before it became completely dark.
Literal Translation
Lost we in woodland when sank the sun, so searched we of path back before completely darkened.
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