From root: sunod
Usage Note
Pasunod refers to the specific rules or ways of doing things that are expected to be followed in a certain place.
Examples
" Sundin mo ang pasunod. "
Natural Translation
Follow the instructions.
Literal Translation
Follow you the instructions.
" Sumunod kayo sa pasunod ng guro. "
Natural Translation
Follow the teacher's instructions.
Literal Translation
Follow you to the instructions of teacher.
" Mahirap intindihin ang laro kung hindi mo babasahin ang pasunod na nakasulat sa likod ng kahon. "
Natural Translation
The game is hard to understand if you do not read the instructions written on the back of the box.
Literal Translation
Hard understand the game if not you will-read the instructions that written at back of box.
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