From root: kuko
Usage Note
Kukuhan refers to the specific area or a small salon dedicated to manicures and pedicures.
Examples
" Pupunta ako sa kukuhan. "
Natural Translation
I'm going to the nail salon.
Literal Translation
Will-go I to-the nail-salon.
" Nasaan ang kukuhan dito? "
Natural Translation
Where is the nail salon here?
Literal Translation
Where the nail salon here?
" Bago ang kasal, nagpareserba kami sa kukuhan para sigurado ang aming manikyur at pedikyur. "
Natural Translation
Before the wedding, we made a reservation at the nail salon to make sure of our manicure and pedicure.
Literal Translation
Before the wedding, had-reserve we at-the nail-salon so sure the our manicure and pedicure.
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