Also means
Kwarto can also mean a quarter or one-fourth part of something.
Usage Note
Kwarto typically refers to a bedroom or a private room within a house. In daily conversation, it is the standard word used when talking about one's personal space or sleeping area.
Examples
" Nasa kwarto ang bag mo. "
Natural Translation
Your bag is in the room.
Literal Translation
In-the room the bag your.
" Maliit lang ang aking kwarto. "
Natural Translation
My room is just small.
Literal Translation
Small only the my room.
" Pinalinis siya ng nanay niya ng kwarto bago dumating ang mga bisitang galing pa sa malayo. "
Natural Translation
His mother made him clean the room before the visitors who came from far away arrived.
Literal Translation
Was-made-clean he by-the mother his of room before arrived the visitors coming still from far.
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