From root: trabaho
Usage Note
Matrabaho describes a task or project that requires a significant amount of effort or is very tedious to complete.
Examples
" Matrabaho ang lutuin na ito. "
Natural Translation
This dish is laborious.
Literal Translation
Laborious the dish link this.
" Matrabaho ang maglinis ng buong bahay. "
Natural Translation
Cleaning the whole house is laborious.
Literal Translation
Laborious the to-clean of whole house.
" Alam kong matrabaho ang mag-alaga ng halamanan, ngunit sulit ang lahat kapag namumulaklak na ang mga rosas. "
Natural Translation
I know that taking care of a garden is laborious, but it is all worth it when the roses bloom.
Literal Translation
Know I-link laborious the to-care of garden, but worth-it the all when blooming already the plural rose.
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