EXPLORE FILIPINO WORDS IN DEPTH
EXPLORE FILIPINO WORDS IN DEPTH
for attacking; assault (adj.)...
bayonet...
native woven bag...
Pang-uri
Tumutukoy sa isang tao na walang anumang ugnayang pampamilya o relasyon sa dugo sa isa pang tao.
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FIL: Tumutukoy sa isang bagay, puwersa, o paraan na ginagamit sa pagsalakay, paglusob, o pag-atake.
EN: for attacking; assault (adj.)
This has big 'Marcos declares Martial Law' energy. It's a very formal, almost military term for an invading or attacking force. You won't hear this at the palengke, but you'll see it in history books describing a blitzkrieg. The vibe is aggressive, swift, and overwhelming.
ROOT MEANING: assault, sudden attack, onslaught
A formal and literary word often used in military or historical contexts. Can be a noun (assault force) or an adjective (for assault).
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🇵🇭 Ang hukbong pandaluhong ay mabilis na sinakop ang bayan.
🇺🇸 The assault force quickly occupied the town.
🇵🇭 Naghanda sila ng mga sandatang pandaluhong para sa napipintong giyera.
🇺🇸 They prepared assault weapons for the impending war.
Pang-uri
Tumutukoy sa isang tao na walang anumang ugnayang pampamilya o relasyon sa dugo sa isa pang tao.