Estatuwa (en. Statue)

/es-ta-tu-wa/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishTagalog
noun
A work of art made from stone, metal, or other materials, usually depicted as a person or animal.
There is a large statue of a god in the middle of the plaza.
Mayroong malaking estatuwa ng isang diyos sa gitna ng plaza.
A symbolic representation of a person or idea.
The statue represents the unity of the nation.
Ang estatuwa ay kumakatawan sa pagkakaisa ng bayan.
A permanent form often used for decoration or memorial.
The statues in the park beautify the surroundings.
Ang mga estatuwa sa parke ay nagbibigay-ganda sa paligid.

Etymology

From the Spanish word 'estatua'.

Common Phrases and Expressions

Statue of Liberty
A symbol of freedom in a country.
Estatuwa ng kalayaan

Related Words

creation
The process of making something from an idea or concept.
likha
art
A perspective or discipline that expresses ideas or feelings in various forms.
sining

Slang Meanings

A cute (or cool) person or thing
Her statue, her smile is so beautiful!
Ang estatuwa niya, ang ganda ng ngiti!
Pointless chatter
Don't listen to his statue, it's all just noise.
Huwag kang makinig sa estatuwa niya, puro putak lang 'yan.
Striking a pose like a statue
She posed like a statue in front of the camera for Instagram.
Nag-estatuwa siya sa harap ng camera para sa Instagram.