From root: pader
Usage Note
Pader-paderan describes a small, fake, or makeshift wall used in dioramas or children's games.
Examples
" May pader-paderan ang laruan. "
Natural Translation
The toy has a mock wall.
Literal Translation
Has mock-wall the toy.
" Gumawa sila ng pader-paderan sa laro. "
Natural Translation
They built a mock wall for their game.
Literal Translation
Made they of mock-wall in game.
" Maingat na ginawa ng mga bata ang pader-paderan ng kanilang diorama gamit ang karton at pandikit. "
Natural Translation
The children carefully made the mock wall of their diorama using cardboard and glue.
Literal Translation
Carefully made of the children the mock-wall of their diorama using the cardboard and glue.
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