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kama

Bed

Beginnernoun

Definition

A piece of furniture for sleeping.

Example

Natutulog ako bago mag-hatinggabi.

I go to bed before midnight.

Etymology

'Kama' is an indigenous Tagalog word that refers to a bed. Its use can be traced back to pre-colonial times, reflecting traditional Filipino life.

How & Where It’s Used

'Kama' is used across different contexts, both formal and informal, commonly in everyday conversation and understood throughout the Philippines.

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furniture

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