From root: niyebe
Usage Note
Pangniyebe describes items specifically designed for use in snowy conditions, such as equipment or clothes. For example, bota na pangniyebe means snow boots.
Examples
" Bumili ako ng damit na pangniyebe. "
Natural Translation
I bought clothes for snow.
Literal Translation
Bought I of clothes that for-snow.
" Ito ang aking bota na pangniyebe. "
Natural Translation
These are my boots for snow.
Literal Translation
This the my boots for-snow.
" Bago kami umakyat sa bundok, sinigurado naming kumpleto ang aming kagamitang pangniyebe upang hindi kami maginaw. "
Natural Translation
Before we climbed the mountain, we made sure our snow equipment was complete so that we would not feel cold.
Literal Translation
Before we climbed at mountain, ensured we complete the our equipment for-snow so-that not we feel-cold.
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