Bandilaan (en. Flagpole)

/ban-di-la-an/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishTagalog

noun

A structure used to support a flag.

They raised the flag on the flagpole in the middle of the plaza.

Itinaas nila ang bandila sa bandilaan sa gitna ng plaza.

A tall pole holding a flag as a symbol of a country or organization.

There is a large flagpole in front of the government building.

May malaking bandilaan sa harap ng gusali ng pamahalaan.

Origin of the word 'bandila' meaning 'flag' in English.

raise the flag

The symbolic recognition of a country or cause.

itataas ang bandila

flag

A piece of cloth serving as a symbol of a country or organization.

bandila

Straight up (literally the side of things, like in front of a door to leave quickly)

My friend might be at the bandilaan, we'll see him soon!

Baka nandun na sa bandilaan yung kaibigan ko, makikita na natin siya!

Near the exit (a place where it's easy to leave or venture out)

Just stay at the bandilaan, that's easy if you want to leave.

Diyan ka lang sa bandilaan, madali na yan kung gusto mo na umalis.