From root: upa
Usage Note
Paupa is an adjective used to describe items or property available for lease. It is commonly written on signs like 'Bahay na paupa' meaning 'House for rent'.
Examples
" Paupa ang kuwartong ito. "
Natural Translation
This room is for rent.
Literal Translation
For-rent the room this.
" Ang bahay na ito ay paupa. "
Natural Translation
This house is for rent.
Literal Translation
The house that this is for-rent.
" Naghahanap kami ng bahay na paupa na malapit sa eskuwelahan ng mga bata. "
Natural Translation
We are looking for a house for rent that is near the children's school.
Literal Translation
Searching we of house that for-rent that near to school of the children.
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