maipagtawid-buhay (maipagtawíd-buhay) Filipino/Tagalog term
maipagtawíd-buhay
Syllables:
ma·i·pag·ta·wíd-bu·hay
[ma-i-pag-ta-wíd-bu-hay]
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noun
Literal meaning: to be able to cross life
Filipino meaning:
- pera para sa panggastos sa mga kailangan sa buhay, lalo na ang nakalaan sa pagkain
English meaning:
- money for life's necessities' expense, especially that which is meant for food
Example:
- Kailangang mag-trabaho rin ang panganay ni Juan upang maipagtawíd-buhay nilang pamilya.
English translation:
- The eldest child of Juan should also work to earn money for food and life's necessities of their family.
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