From root: taon
Usage Note
Taun-taon is used to describe recurring annual events or habits. Taun-taon kaming nagbabakasyon sa probinsya means we go on vacation to the province every year.
Examples
" Nagsisimba kami taun-taon. "
Natural Translation
We go to church every year.
Literal Translation
Go-to-church we every-year.
" Nagbabakasyon kami taun-taon. "
Natural Translation
We go on vacation every year.
Literal Translation
Vacationing we every-year.
" Taun-taon kaming umuuwi sa probinsya tuwing Pasko upang makasama ang buong angkan sa handaan. "
Natural Translation
Every year we go home to the province during Christmas so we can be with the whole clan at the feast.
Literal Translation
Every-year we go-home to-the province every Christmas so to-be-with the whole clan at-the feast.
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