Usage Note
Karwahe is a Spanish loanword for a horse-drawn carriage or coach, now used mainly in historical or literary contexts. Horse-drawn vehicles called kalesa still operate in some Philippine heritage areas, keeping the word in occasional everyday use.
Examples
" Sumakay kami sa karwahe. "
Natural Translation
We rode the carriage.
Literal Translation
Rode we in-the carriage.
" Sumakay sila sa karwahe para makarating sa simbahan. "
Natural Translation
They rode the carriage to get to the church.
Literal Translation
Rode they in-the carriage to reach the church.
" Noong unang panahon, ang mga mayayamang pamilya ay naglalakbay sa karwaheng hinihila ng dalawang malalaking kabayo. "
Natural Translation
In the old days, wealthy families traveled in a carriage pulled by two large horses.
Literal Translation
In old time, the wealthy families traveled in carriage being-pulled by two large horses.
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