From root: kamera
Usage Note
Pangkamera is a common descriptor for equipment or accessories, like bags and tripods, specifically designed for cameras.
Examples
" Mahal ang bag na pangkamera. "
Natural Translation
The camera bag is expensive.
Literal Translation
Expensive the bag that for-camera.
" Nasaan ang bateryang pangkamera? "
Natural Translation
Where is the camera battery?
Literal Translation
Where the battery for-camera?
" Hindi ko makita ang tripod na pangkamera, kaya napilitan akong magpakuha ng litrato sa ibang tao. "
Natural Translation
I couldn't find the camera tripod, so I was forced to have someone else take the photo.
Literal Translation
Not I can-see the tripod that for-camera, so forced I-that have-take of photo to other person.
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