From root: libro
Usage Note
Libruhan refers to a shelf or a specific place where books are stored. It often involves a vowel change from 'o' to 'u' when the suffix is attached.
Examples
" Maraming libro sa libruhan. "
Natural Translation
There are many books on the bookshelf.
Literal Translation
Many books on bookshelf.
" Puno na ang libruhan ko ng mga nobela. "
Natural Translation
My bookshelf is already full of novels.
Literal Translation
Full already the bookshelf my of the novels.
" Inayos ni Ate ang libruhan ayon sa kulay para mas maganda tingnan at madaling hanapin ang bawat libro. "
Natural Translation
Big sister organized the bookshelf by color so it looks nicer and each book is easy to find.
Literal Translation
Organized by big-sister the bookshelf according-to color so more beautiful to-look and easy to-find each book.
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