From root: pasko
Usage Note
Pamasko is the traditional gift, usually money, given to children by their elders or godparents on Christmas Day.
Examples
" Maganda ang pamasko ko. "
Natural Translation
My Christmas gift is nice.
Literal Translation
Nice the Christmas-gift my.
" Salamat sa iyong pamasko. "
Natural Translation
Thanks for your Christmas gift.
Literal Translation
Thanks for your Christmas-gift.
" Tuwing Pasko, naghihintay ang mga bata ng pamasko mula sa kanilang mga ninong at ninang. "
Natural Translation
Every Christmas, the children wait for gifts from their godfathers and godmothers.
Literal Translation
Every Christmas, wait the children of Christmas-gift from their godfathers and godmothers.
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