From root: lola
Usage Note
Maglola refers to a pair consisting of a grandmother and her grandchild. It is commonly used when talking about their relationship or activities they do together.
Examples
" Naglalaro ang maglola. "
Natural Translation
The grandmother and grandchild are playing.
Literal Translation
Playing the grandmother-and-grandchild.
" Nagluluto ang maglola. "
Natural Translation
The grandmother and grandchild are cooking.
Literal Translation
Cooking the grandmother-and-grandchild.
" Tuwing Linggo ng umaga, namamasyal ang maglola sa parke habang pinapakain nila ang mga ibon. "
Natural Translation
Every Sunday morning, the grandmother and grandchild stroll in the park while feeding the birds.
Literal Translation
Every Sunday of morning, strolling the grandmother-and-grandchild at park while feeding they the birds.
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