katon
katón with stress marks
primer, spelling book
Usage Note
Katon comes from the Spanish 'catón,' a beginner's reading primer. Historically it referred to a simple book used to teach children the alphabet and basic reading. Today it is rarely used outside historical or literary contexts.
Examples
" Luma na ang katon ng lola. "
Natural Translation
Grandma's primer is already old.
Literal Translation
Old already the primer of-the grandma.
" Ginagamit ng guro ang katon para turuan ang mga bata na bumasa. "
Natural Translation
The teacher used the primer to teach the children to read.
Literal Translation
Used the teacher the primer to teach the children to-read.
" Noong unang panahon, ang katon ang unang aklat na ginamit ng mga bata upang matutong bumasa at sumulat. "
Natural Translation
In the old days, the primer was the first book children used in order to learn to read and write.
Literal Translation
During earlier time, the primer the first book that used of-the children so-that learn to-read and to-write.
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