From root: kubo
Usage Note
Kubo-kubo refers to a playhouse or a miniature version of a native hut often built for children. This term is also used for very small temporary shelters.
Examples
" May kubo-kubo sa bukid. "
Natural Translation
There's a small hut in the field.
Literal Translation
There-is small-hut in field.
" Maraming kubo-kubo sa tabi ng dagat. "
Natural Translation
There are many small huts by the seaside.
Literal Translation
Many small-huts in side of sea.
" Gumawa ang lolo ng maliit na kubo-kubo sa likod-bahay para may laruan ang mga apo niya tuwing bakasyon. "
Natural Translation
Grandpa built a little playhouse in the backyard so his grandchildren would have something to play with every vacation.
Literal Translation
Made the grandpa of small that small-hut in backyard so there-is plaything the grandchildren his every vacation.
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