kuwaderno
kuwadérno with stress marks
notebook
Usage Note
Kuwaderno is the standard term for a composition or spiral notebook used by students. It is a staple item in "Balik Eskwela" (back-to-school) shopping lists.
Examples
" Nasa bag ang kuwaderno ko. "
Natural Translation
My notebook is in the bag.
Literal Translation
In-the bag the notebook my.
" Isulat mo ito sa iyong kuwaderno. "
Natural Translation
Write this in your notebook.
Literal Translation
Write you this in your notebook.
" Isinulat niya ang lahat ng tala sa kuwaderno para hindi malimutan ang mahahalagang aralin. "
Natural Translation
She wrote all her notes in the notebook so she wouldn't forget the important lessons.
Literal Translation
Wrote she the all of note in notebook so not forget the important-[plural] lesson.
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