From root: yelo
Usage Note
Yeluhan refers to a place or container where ice is stored, such as an ice box or a cooler. In some regions, it can also refer to a small ice plant.
Examples
" Wala nang yelo sa yeluhan. "
Natural Translation
There is no more ice in the cooler.
Literal Translation
None already ice in ice-container.
" Ilagay mo ang mga isda sa yeluhan. "
Natural Translation
Put the fish in the ice box.
Literal Translation
Put you the fish in ice-container.
" Bago kami umalis sa piknik, sinigurado naming puno ng yelo ang yeluhan para manatiling malamig ang mga inumin. "
Natural Translation
Before we left for the picnic, we made sure the cooler was full of ice so the drinks would stay cold.
Literal Translation
Before we left to-the picnic, ensured by-us full of ice the ice-container so stay cold the drinks.
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