Usage Note
Lamok (mosquitoes) are a major concern in the Philippines, especially during the rainy season. To stay protected, people commonly use mosquito nets called 'kulambo' or mosquito coils known as 'katol'.
Examples
" May lamok sa kwarto. "
Natural Translation
There's a mosquito in the room.
Literal Translation
Has mosquito in room.
" Maraming lamok sa gabi. "
Natural Translation
There are many mosquitoes at night.
Literal Translation
Many mosquitoes in night.
" Dahil sa dami ng lamok kagabi, halos hindi ako nakatulog at puno ng kagat ang aking mga binti. "
Natural Translation
Because of the swarm of mosquitoes last night, I barely slept and my legs are full of bites.
Literal Translation
Because of-the many of mosquito last-night, almost not I slept and full of bite the my plural legs.
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