From root: puno
Usage Note
Punuhan can refer to a specific spot for refilling or a dedicated slot in a list.
Examples
" Nasaan ang punuhan ng gas? "
Natural Translation
Where is the gas refilling place?
Literal Translation
Where the refilling-place of gas?
" Doon ang punuhan ng tubig. "
Natural Translation
That is the water refilling station.
Literal Translation
There the refilling place of water.
" Bago umalis sa biyahe, dumaan muna kami sa punuhan ng tubig upang may sapat kaming maiinom sa daan. "
Natural Translation
Before leaving on the trip, we first stopped by the water refilling station so we would have enough to drink on the road.
Literal Translation
Before leaving on trip, passed first we at refilling-place of water so there-is enough we drink on road.
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