From root: kalesa
Usage Note
Pangkalesa refers to equipment or parts specifically designed for horse-drawn carriages, such as decorative lamps or specialized harnesses.
Examples
" Bago ang gulong na pangkalesa. "
Natural Translation
The wheel for a carriage is new.
Literal Translation
New the wheel for-carriage.
" Bumili siya ng bagong gulong na pangkalesa. "
Natural Translation
He bought a new wheel for a carriage.
Literal Translation
Bought he of new wheel for-carriage.
" Ipinagawa ng kutsero ang sirang ilaw na pangkalesa upang ligtas silang makapaglakbay kahit gabi na sa lansangan. "
Natural Translation
The coachman had the broken carriage lamp repaired so they could travel safely even at night on the streets.
Literal Translation
Had-made the coachman the broken lamp for-carriage in-order-to safe they able-travel even night already at streets.
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