kawan
kawán with stress marks
herd, cohort
Usage Note
Kawan refers to a group of animals moving together — a herd, flock, or pack. It can also be used informally to refer to a group of people, often with a playful or slightly derogatory connotation (a mob or gang). It is commonly used by farmers and in rural settings.
Examples
" Malaki ang kawan ng tupa. "
Natural Translation
The flock of sheep is big.
Literal Translation
Big the flock of sheep.
" Lumayo ang kawan ng mga baka nang marinig ang sigaw. "
Natural Translation
The herd of cattle scattered when they heard the shout.
Literal Translation
Moved-away the herd of-the cows when heard the shout.
" Tuwing hapon, inaakay ng pastol ang buong kawan pabalik sa kural bago lumubog ang araw. "
Natural Translation
Every afternoon, the shepherd leads the whole herd back to the pen before the sun sets.
Literal Translation
Every afternoon, led by shepherd the whole herd back to pen before set the sun.
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