From root: telepono
Usage Note
Pantelepono is used to describe accessories or technical equipment specifically made for telephones.
Examples
" May charger akong pantelepono. "
Natural Translation
I have a charger for the phone.
Literal Translation
Have charger I for-telephone.
" Ito ang pantelepono na load. "
Natural Translation
This is the load for telephone use.
Literal Translation
This the for-telephone that load.
" Marami silang ibinebentang pantelepono na kable, kaya madaling bumili ng pamalit kapag nasira ang sa iyo. "
Natural Translation
They sell many phone cables, so it is easy to buy a replacement whenever yours breaks.
Literal Translation
Many they selling for-telephone that cable, so easy buy of replacement when broke the of yours.
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