From root: paniki
Usage Note
Pamaniki refers to a net or tool designed specifically for catching bats. This word is formed using the prefix pang- which undergoes nasal assimilation to become pam- before the letter p.
Examples
" Bago ang pamaniki niya. "
Natural Translation
His bat-catching net is new.
Literal Translation
New the bat-catching-net his.
" Ginamit niya ang pamaniki para hulihin ang paniki. "
Natural Translation
He used the bat-catching net to catch the bat.
Literal Translation
Used he the bat-catching-net to catch the bat.
" Tuwing gabi, dala-dala ng mga mangangaso ang kanilang pamaniki habang naghihintay sa pagdating ng mga paniki mula sa yungib. "
Natural Translation
Every night, the hunters carry their bat-catching nets while waiting for the bats to come from the cave.
Literal Translation
Every night, carrying of-the hunters the their bat-catching-net while waiting in arrival of-the bats from cave.
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