kurba
kúrba with stress marks
curve
Usage Note
Kurba is a Spanish loanword (from curva) for a curve or bend, used in geometry, road directions, and casual descriptions of shape. It is commonly heard when giving directions and also appears informally in descriptions of body shape.
Examples
" May matarik na kurba sa daan. "
Natural Translation
There is a sharp curve on the road.
Literal Translation
Has steep that curve on road.
" Mag-ingat sa kurba ng kalsada dahil mabilis ang agos ng tubig. "
Natural Translation
Be careful at the curve of the road because the water flow is fast.
Literal Translation
Be-careful at-the curve of-the road because fast the flow of-the water.
" Bago mo abutin ang simbahan, kumaliwa ka sa unang kurba pagkatapos ng tulay na bato. "
Natural Translation
Before you reach the church, turn left at the first curve after the stone bridge.
Literal Translation
Before you reach the church, turn-left you at first curve after of bridge that stone.
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