From root: paos
Usage Note
Kapaosan refers to the state or condition of being hoarse, often caused by illness or excessive shouting.
Examples
" May kapaosan ang boses ko. "
Natural Translation
My voice has some hoarseness.
Literal Translation
Has hoarseness the voice my.
" Ramdam ko ang kapaosan sa aking lalamunan. "
Natural Translation
I feel hoarseness in my throat.
Literal Translation
Felt I the hoarseness in my throat.
" Hindi siya nakakanta kagabi dahil sa kapaosan na dulot ng matagal niyang pagsigaw sa laro. "
Natural Translation
She couldn't sing last night because of the hoarseness caused by her long shouting at the game.
Literal Translation
Not she could-sing last-night because of hoarseness caused of long her shouting at game.
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