From root: libo
Usage Note
Libu-libo is used to describe an indefinite but massive quantity of something, similar to saying 'thousands upon thousands'.
Examples
" Libu-libo ang tao sa parke. "
Natural Translation
There are thousands of people in the park.
Literal Translation
Thousands the person in park.
" Libu-libo ang dumalo sa konsyerto. "
Natural Translation
Thousands attended the concert.
Literal Translation
Thousands the attended to concert.
" Libu-libong mensahe ang natanggap ng pamilya nang malaman ng publiko ang nangyaring sakuna sa kanilang lugar. "
Natural Translation
The family received thousands of messages when the public learned about the disaster that happened in their area.
Literal Translation
Thousands that message the received of family when learned of public the happened disaster in their place.
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