Eskuwadron (en. Squadron)
/es-kwadrón/
Meaning & Definition
EnglishTagalog
noun
A unit of equipment or personnel, commonly used in military or aviation.
The squadron of fighter jets is based at the airport.
Ang eskuwadron ng mga fighter jet ay naka-base sa paliparan.
A group of soldiers or warriors acting as a unit.
The squadron of soldiers was tasked with rescuing hostages.
Ang eskuwadron ng mga sundalo ay inatasan na magligtas ng mga bihag.
A collection of aircraft or naval ships using similar tactics or purposes.
The squadron of ships sailed towards the target.
Ang eskuwadron ng mga barko ay naglayag patungo sa target.
Etymology
Originates from the Spanish word 'escuadrón'.
Common Phrases and Expressions
bomber squadron
A group of aircraft designed to bomb the enemy.
eskuwadron ng mga bomber
soldier squadron
A group of soldiers executing a mission together.
eskuwadron ng mga sundalo
Related Words
country
A complete unit of land and people with its own governance system.
bansa
military
An organization responsible for the defense and security of a country.
militar
Slang Meanings
a group of friends
My squad and I are together in the fun!
Sama-sama kami ng eskuwadron ko sa saya!
a team or organization
Our squad always reminisces about the high school days.
Yung eskuwadron namin lagi nagpapa-throwback sa mga high school days.
gang or clique
We went to the beach with the squad!
Pumunta kami sa beach kasama ang eskuwadron!
an associated group of people with common interests
The gamers' squad organized a tournament.
Ang eskuwadron ng gamers ay nag-organize ng tournament.