From root: laba
Usage Note
Labada refers to the actual pile of clothes that needs to be washed or has just been washed.
Examples
" Hindi pa tapos ang labada. "
Natural Translation
The laundry isn't done yet.
Literal Translation
Not yet finished the laundry.
" Marami akong labada ngayong araw. "
Natural Translation
I have a lot of laundry today.
Literal Translation
Many I laundry today day.
" Kapag umuulan ng ilang araw, nagtutumpok ang labada at wala kaming malagay sa mga sabitan. "
Natural Translation
When it rains for several days, the laundry piles up and we have nowhere to hang it on the lines.
Literal Translation
When rains of several days, piles-up the laundry and none ours to-place on the clotheslines.
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