From root: radyo
Usage Note
Radyo-radyohan is an imitation or a toy version of a real radio used by children during play.
Examples
" May radyo-radyohan ang bata. "
Natural Translation
The child has a toy radio.
Literal Translation
Has toy-radio the child.
" Naglalaro ang bata ng radyo-radyohan. "
Natural Translation
The child is playing with a toy radio.
Literal Translation
Playing the child with toy-radio.
" Kahit luma na ang radyo-radyohan na regalo ng kanyang lolo, ayaw pa ring bitawan ng bata kapag natutulog ito. "
Natural Translation
Even though the toy radio that his grandfather gave him is already old, the child still won't let go of it when he sleeps.
Literal Translation
Even-though old already the toy-radio that gift of his grandfather, refuses still to-release of-the child when sleeps it.
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