kuweba-kuweba
cave-like / pitted
From root: kuweba
Usage Note
Kuweba-kuweba is used to describe a surface that is full of deep holes or indentations.
Examples
" Kuweba-kuweba ang lumang daan. "
Natural Translation
The old road is full of holes.
Literal Translation
Pitted the old road.
" Ang balat niya ay kuweba-kuweba. "
Natural Translation
His/Her skin is pitted.
Literal Translation
Pitted the skin his/her.
" Dahil sa matinding pagbaha, naging kuweba-kuweba ang kalsada at naging delikado nang dumaan ang mga sasakyan. "
Natural Translation
Because of the severe flooding, the road became full of deep holes and it became dangerous for vehicles to pass.
Literal Translation
Because of severe flood, became pitted the road and became dangerous to pass the vehicles.
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