Bandila (en. Flag)
ban-di-la
Meaning & Definition
EnglishTagalog
noun
A piece of cloth often with colors and patterns used as a symbol.
They raised the flag of the country during the national celebration.
Itinaas nila ang bandila ng bansa sa pambansang pagdiriwang.
A sign that shows identification or ownership.
The school flag was displayed in front of the gymnasium.
Ang bandila ng paaralan ay ipinakita sa harap ng gymnasium.
A symbol of a group or organization.
The soldiers' flag bears the emblem of bravery.
Ang bandila ng mga sundalo ay mayroong simbolo ng tapang.
Etymology
Derived from the Spanish word 'bandera'.
Common Phrases and Expressions
raise the flag
Display pride or support for someone or a nation.
itataas ang bandila
flag of freedom
Symbol of awareness and rights of a person or nation.
bandila ng kalayaan
Related Words
symbol
An object or representation that stands for an idea or thing.
simbulo
emblem
A type of symbol or design often used to represent a concept or idea.
kuwadro
Slang Meanings
Symbol of unity
That flag represents people working together for the country.
Yung bandila na yan, nagrepresenta ng mga tao na nagtutulungan para sa bayan.
Coming together for a cause
The students raised their flag for their rights.
Ang mga estudyante ay nagtaas ng kanilang bandila para sa kanilang karapatan.
Recognition of pride
In our country's flag, we show our pride in our culture.
Sa bandila ng ating bayan, ipinapakita ang pagmamalaki natin sa ating kultura.