Usage Note
Kuweba refers to natural underground chambers and is often associated with Philippine history as hiding places for revolutionaries or as sacred burial sites. Many famous Philippine tourist destinations, like those in Palawan or Sagada, are centered around exploring these formations.
Examples
" Madilim ang loob ng kuweba. "
Natural Translation
The inside of the cave is dark.
Literal Translation
Dark the inside of cave.
" May mga paniki sa loob ng kuweba. "
Natural Translation
There are bats inside the cave.
Literal Translation
Have plural bats inside of cave.
" Ayon sa kuwento, nagtago ang mga rebolusyonaryo sa loob ng kuweba habang hinahanap sila ng mga kaaway. "
Natural Translation
According to the story, the revolutionaries hid inside the cave while their enemies were searching for them.
Literal Translation
According to story, hid the revolutionaries inside of cave while searched them by enemies.
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