From root: maneho
Usage Note
Pamaneho refers to any instrument or mechanism used for steering or controlling a vehicle or machinery.
Examples
" Sira ang pamaneho. "
Natural Translation
The steering tool is broken.
Literal Translation
Broken the steering-tool.
" Ito ang pamaneho ng sasakyan. "
Natural Translation
This is the steering tool of the vehicle.
Literal Translation
This the steering-tool of vehicle.
" Mahigpit kong hinawakan ang pamaneho habang dumadaan kami sa makitid at mabatong daan paakyat sa bundok. "
Natural Translation
I gripped the steering tightly as we passed through the narrow, rocky road up the mountain.
Literal Translation
Tight I-held the steering-tool while passing we on narrow and rocky road going-up to mountain.
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