EXPLORE FILIPINO WORDS IN DEPTH
EXPLORE FILIPINO WORDS IN DEPTH
to display a flag; to feature prominently...
declaimer; orator...
declared; announced...
Pang-uri
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/mag-ban-DI-la/
FIL: Ang paglalagay o pagwawagayway ng bandila bilang simbolo ng pagkakakilanlan, pagdiriwang, o pagprotesta. Sa makabagong gamit, ito rin ay tumutukoy sa pagtatampok ng isang bagay.
EN: to display a flag; to feature prominently
Literally, it's what you do on Independence Day. Figuratively, it's when you 'flex' or proudly showcase something. For example, a news program might 'magbandila' a special report, or you might 'magbandila' your new relationship status on Facebook. It's about making something the headline.
From Spanish 'bandera' (flag, banner).
ROOT MEANING: flag
Has a literal meaning (to raise a flag) and a common figurative meaning in media (to headline or feature). The object-focus form 'ibandila' is very common for the figurative meaning.
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🇵🇭 Tuwing Araw ng Kalayaan, lahat ng tahanan ay inaasahang magbandila ng Pilipinas.
🇺🇸 Every Independence Day, all homes are expected to display the Philippine flag.
🇵🇭 Ibinandila ng programa sa telebisyon ang kwento ng isang matagumpay na OFW.
🇺🇸 The television program featured prominently the story of a successful OFW.
Pang-uri
Tumutukoy sa isang tao na walang anumang ugnayang pampamilya o relasyon sa dugo sa isa pang tao.