From root: likod
Usage Note
Likuran refers to the physical area or space behind an object, person, or building. For example, it can refer to the backyard of a house or the back row of seats.
Examples
" Nasa likuran ang sasakyan. "
Natural Translation
The car is at the back.
Literal Translation
At-the back-part the vehicle.
" Nandoon siya sa likuran. "
Natural Translation
He/She is there at the back part.
Literal Translation
There-is he/she at-the back-part.
" Dahil huli kaming dumating, naupo na lang kami sa likuran kung saan halos hindi marinig ang nagsasalita. "
Natural Translation
Because we arrived late, we just sat at the back, where the speaker could barely be heard.
Literal Translation
Because late we arrived, sat just we at back where almost not heard the speaking.
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