From root: mikropono
Usage Note
Mikropunuhan refers to a place or holder specifically for a microphone. It follows the standard Tagalog rule where the 'o' in the root shifts to 'u' when a suffix is attached.
Examples
" Bumagsak ang mikropunuhan. "
Natural Translation
The microphone stand fell down.
Literal Translation
Fell the microphone-stand.
" Ayusin mo ang mikropunuhan sa entablado. "
Natural Translation
Adjust the microphone stand on stage.
Literal Translation
Fix you the microphone-stand on-the stage.
" Bago magsimula ang programa, tiniyak ng tagapag-ayos na matatag ang mikropunuhan para hindi matumba habang nagsasalita ang panauhin. "
Natural Translation
Before the program started, the organizer made sure the microphone stand was sturdy so it wouldn't topple over while the guest was speaking.
Literal Translation
Before start the program, ensured of-the organizer that sturdy the microphone-stand so not topple while speaks the guest.
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