simpukan
simpukán with stress marks
a breakwater structure
Usage Note
Simpukan is a man-made barrier — typically built of rocks or concrete — placed near a shoreline or riverbank to absorb wave energy and prevent erosion. The term is used in coastal engineering and fishing community contexts throughout the Philippine archipelago.
Examples
" Malapit ang simpukan sa dagat. "
Natural Translation
The breakwater is near the sea.
Literal Translation
Near the breakwater to sea.
" Matibay ang simpukan sa baybayin. "
Natural Translation
The breakwater structure on the coast is strong.
Literal Translation
Strong the breakwater structure on coast.
" Itinayo ng pamahalaan ang simpukan sa baybayin upang pigilin ang pagguho ng lupa tuwing malalakas ang alon. "
Natural Translation
The government built the breakwater on the coast to prevent the erosion of the land whenever the waves are strong.
Literal Translation
Built by government the breakwater on coast to stop the erosion of land whenever strong the waves.
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