From root: tulay
Usage Note
Tulay-tulay describes a sequence of small bridges or a pathway made of connected platforms used for crossing.
Examples
" Maraming tulay-tulay sa nayon. "
Natural Translation
There are many bridges in the village.
Literal Translation
Many series-of-bridges in village.
" Mahaba ang tulay-tulay rito. "
Natural Translation
The series of bridges here is long.
Literal Translation
Long the series-of-bridges here.
" Dumaan kami sa mahabang tulay-tulay bago narating ang munting bahay sa gitna ng palayan. "
Natural Translation
We passed through a long series of bridges before reaching the small house in the middle of the rice field.
Literal Translation
Passed we in long series-of-bridges before reached the small house in middle of rice-field.
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