From root: nobela
Usage Note
Manonobela is used to describe a person who writes novels as a profession or hobby. Si Lualhati Bautista ay isang sikat na manonobela translates to Lualhati Bautista is a famous novelist.
Examples
" Manonobela ang tatay ko. "
Natural Translation
My father is a novelist.
Literal Translation
Novelist the father my.
" Siya ay isang batikang manonobela. "
Natural Translation
He/she is a veteran novelist.
Literal Translation
He/she is a veteran novelist.
" Bagaman bata pa siya, kilala na siyang manonobela sa buong bansa dahil sa kanyang matatapang na akda. "
Natural Translation
Even though she is still young, she is already known as a novelist throughout the country because of her bold works.
Literal Translation
Although young still she, known already she-as novelist in whole country because of her bold works.
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