From root: sama
Usage Note
Samahan refers to an association, club, or organized group of people with a shared purpose.
Examples
" May bagong samahan sa eskuwela. "
Natural Translation
There is a new organization at the school.
Literal Translation
There-is new organization at school.
" Sumali ako sa isang samahan. "
Natural Translation
I joined an organization.
Literal Translation
Joined I in an organization.
" Sumali ako sa isang samahan ng mga magsasaka upang matuto kami ng mas bagong paraan ng pagtatanim. "
Natural Translation
I joined an organization of farmers so that we could learn newer ways of planting.
Literal Translation
Joined I in an organization of (plural) farmer so-that learn we of more new way of planting.
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