karnabal
karnabál with stress marks
carnival
Usage Note
Karnabal is a Spanish loanword for a traveling fair or festival featuring rides, games, and entertainment. It is a beloved fixture of Philippine town fiestas, drawing children and families together as a highlight of community celebrations.
Examples
" Pupunta kami sa karnabal mamaya. "
Natural Translation
We will go to the carnival later.
Literal Translation
Will-go we to-the carnival later.
" Masaya ang mga bata sa karnabal ngayong fiesta. "
Natural Translation
The children are happy at the carnival this fiesta.
Literal Translation
Happy the children at-the carnival this fiesta.
" Tuwing dumarating ang karnabal sa aming bayan, nag-iipon ang mga kabataan para makasakay sa lahat ng mga sakay-sakayan. "
Natural Translation
Whenever the carnival comes to our town, the young people save up so they can ride all the rides.
Literal Translation
Every-time arrives the carnival in our town, save the young-ones so can-ride on all of-the rides.
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