pasukan
start of school year / entrance
From root: pasok
Usage Note
Pasukan is a major cultural milestone referring to the day or season when students return to their classes.
Examples
" Excited ako sa pasukan. "
Natural Translation
I'm excited for the start of school.
Literal Translation
Excited I for-the start-of-school.
" Malapit na ang pasukan sa eskwela. "
Natural Translation
The start of the school year is near.
Literal Translation
Near already the start-of-school in school.
" Bago magsimula ang pasukan, bumibili ang mga magulang ng bagong gamit at uniporme para sa kanilang mga anak. "
Natural Translation
Before the school year begins, parents buy new supplies and uniforms for their children.
Literal Translation
Before begin the start-of-school, buying the parents of new things and uniform for the their children.
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