From root: lawa
Usage Note
Lawahan describes a geographical region or territory that is characterized by having numerous lakes or lagoons.
Examples
" Maganda ang lawahan sa timog. "
Natural Translation
The lake region in the south is beautiful.
Literal Translation
Beautiful the lake-area in south.
" Ang probinsyang ito ay kilala bilang lawahan. "
Natural Translation
This province is known as a place with many lakes.
Literal Translation
The province this is known as lake-area.
" Marami ang dumarayong turista sa lawahan dahil sa malilinaw na tubig at sa mapayapang tanawin na bihira nang makita sa lungsod. "
Natural Translation
Many tourists flock to the lake region because of its clear water and the peaceful scenery that is rarely seen in the city anymore.
Literal Translation
Many the flocking tourists to lake-area because of clear water and to peaceful scenery that rare already seen in city.
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