From root: kalye
Usage Note
Kalye-kalye describes an action performed throughout every street in a neighborhood or district. It is often used when describing a thorough search or a religious procession.
Examples
" Naglakad sila kalye-kalye. "
Natural Translation
They walked street by street.
Literal Translation
Walked they street-by-street.
" Naghahanap sila kalye-kalye. "
Natural Translation
They are searching street by street.
Literal Translation
Searching they street-by-street.
" Kalye-kalye nilang ikinalat ang anunsyo tungkol sa nawawalang bata, umaasang may makakakita at agad magbibigay ng balita. "
Natural Translation
Street by street, they spread the announcement about the missing child, hoping someone would see it and quickly share news.
Literal Translation
Street-by-street their spread the announcement about the missing child, hoping has will-see and immediately will-give of news.
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