waluhan
group of eight; for eight people
From root: walo
Usage Note
Waluhan refers to something designed to accommodate eight people. Waluhan ang upuan sa sasakyan means the vehicle has eight seats.
Examples
" Waluhan ang mesa sa kusina. "
Natural Translation
The kitchen table seats eight.
Literal Translation
For-eight the table at kitchen.
" Ang upuan ay pang-waluhan. "
Natural Translation
The seat is for eight people.
Literal Translation
The seat is for-eight-people.
" Bumili sila ng waluhang lamesa upang magkasya ang buong pamilya tuwing handaan sa kanilang bahay. "
Natural Translation
They bought a table for eight so that the whole family would fit during gatherings at their house.
Literal Translation
Bought they of for-eight table so-that fit the whole family every gathering at their house.
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