From root: paa
Usage Note
Paahan specifically refers to the end of the bed where one's feet are positioned.
Examples
" Nasa paahan ang kumot. "
Natural Translation
The blanket is at the foot of the bed.
Literal Translation
At-the foot-of-bed the blanket.
" Natutulog ang pusa sa paahan. "
Natural Translation
The cat is sleeping at the foot of the bed.
Literal Translation
Sleeping the cat at-the foot-of-bed.
" Inilagay ko ang dagdag na unan sa paahan para may matuntungan ang aking mga paa habang natutulog. "
Natural Translation
I placed the extra pillow at the foot of the bed so my feet would have something to rest on while sleeping.
Literal Translation
Placed I the extra pillow at-the foot-of-bed so has rest-on the my feet while sleeping.
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