From root: ospital
Usage Note
Paospital is used to indicate movement or direction toward a hospital. Example: Paospital na ang takbo ng ambulansya.
Examples
" Paospital na kami. "
Natural Translation
We are headed to the hospital now.
Literal Translation
Bound-for-hospital now we.
" Ako ay paospital na ngayon. "
Natural Translation
I am headed to the hospital now.
Literal Translation
I am bound for the hospital now.
" Paospital na ang lola kaya kailangan naming sumakay agad sa unang dumaang traysikel. "
Natural Translation
Grandma is on her way to the hospital, so we had to get on the first tricycle that passed by.
Literal Translation
Bound-for-hospital already the grandma so need our to-ride immediately on first passing tricycle.
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