kubol
kuból with stress marks
tent
Usage Note
Kubol refers to a simple tent or makeshift shelter, commonly used in military camps, disaster relief operations, and outdoor events. It is the native Filipino term, distinct from the English loanword 'tent', which tends to appear in more formal or commercial contexts.
Examples
" Natulog kami sa kubol. "
Natural Translation
We slept in the tent.
Literal Translation
Slept we in-the tent.
" Nagtayo sila ng kubol sa loob ng gymnasium para sa mga biktima ng bagyo. "
Natural Translation
They set up tents inside the gymnasium for the typhoon victims.
Literal Translation
Set-up they of-tent inside of-the gymnasium for the victims of-the typhoon.
" Pagkatapos ng bagyo, nagtayo ang mga sundalo ng mga kubol para may matuluyan ang mga pamilyang nawalan ng bahay. "
Natural Translation
After the typhoon, the soldiers set up tents so the families who lost their homes would have shelter.
Literal Translation
After of-the typhoon, set-up the soldiers of tents so there-is place-to-stay the families that lost of house.
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