From root: pala
Usage Note
Pala-pala refers to a framework made of wood or bamboo used for supporting climbing plants or as a temporary roof structure.
Examples
" May pala-pala sa likod-bahay. "
Natural Translation
There is a trellis in the backyard.
Literal Translation
Has trellis in back-house.
" Gumawa si Tatay ng pala-pala para sa mga halaman. "
Natural Translation
Father built a trellis for the plants.
Literal Translation
Made Father of trellis for the plants.
" Pinaakyat namin ang ampalaya sa pala-pala na gawa sa kawayan para hindi gumapang sa lupa ang mga bunga. "
Natural Translation
We trained the bitter gourd up the bamboo trellis so the fruits would not crawl along the ground.
Literal Translation
Made-climb we the bitter-gourd on the trellis that made from bamboo so not crawl on ground the fruits.
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