From root: pasko
Usage Note
Pampasko describes items like new clothes or special food that are specifically prepared or used for the Christmas holiday.
Examples
" Maganda ang dekorasyong pampasko. "
Natural Translation
The Christmas decorations are beautiful.
Literal Translation
Beautiful the decoration-LINK for-Christmas.
" Bumili ako ng bagong damit pampasko. "
Natural Translation
I bought new clothes for Christmas.
Literal Translation
Bought I of new clothes for-Christmas.
" Inihanda na ng nanay ang lahat ng pampaskong handa bago pa dumating ang mga bisita sa Bisperas. "
Natural Translation
Mother had already prepared all the Christmas food before the guests even arrived on Christmas Eve.
Literal Translation
Prepared already by-the mother the all of for-Christmas-LINK food before yet arrive the guests on Christmas-Eve.
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