From root: paos
Usage Note
Pagkapaos is used to describe the occurrence or the fact that someone's voice has become hoarse.
Examples
" Dahil sa sipon, may pagkapaos ako. "
Natural Translation
Because of a cold, I have some hoarseness.
Literal Translation
Because of cold, there-is hoarseness I.
" Hindi komportable ang pagkapaos ng boses. "
Natural Translation
Being hoarse is uncomfortable.
Literal Translation
Not comfortable the state-of-being-hoarse of voice.
" Ang pagkapaos ng kanyang boses ay tanda na masyado siyang napagod sa kakasigaw kahapon sa laro. "
Natural Translation
The hoarseness of his voice is a sign that he overtired himself from shouting at the game yesterday.
Literal Translation
The hoarseness of his voice is sign that too he tired at keep-shouting yesterday at game.
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