Estatwa (en. Statue)
e-sta-twa
Meaning & Definition
EnglishTagalog
noun
A carved or made figure in stone, metal, or other materials representing a person, animal, or object.
The statue of Rizal is at the Bonifacio Monument.
Ang estatwa ni Rizal ay nasa Bonifacio Monument.
A symbolic representation of ideas or values.
The statue of liberty represents freedom.
Ang estatwa ng kalayaan ay kumakatawan sa kasarinlan.
A piece of artwork carved from a large block of material.
The statue of a river was carved from marble.
Ang estatwa ng isang ilog ay inukit mula sa marmol.
Etymology
From the Spanish word 'estatuas', meaning statue or carved figure.
Common Phrases and Expressions
statue of liberty
A symbol of freedom and democracy.
estatwa ng kalayaan
carved statue
A statue made by carving.
estatwang inukit
Related Words
sculpture
The art of creating statues or forms from various materials.
iskultura
monument
A structure or statue erected to commemorate a person or event.
monumento
Slang Meanings
The term for a person who seems out of it or always spaced out.
My friend said I'm always an estatwa during exams, like I'm not focused.
Sabi ng kaibigan ko, lagi na lang akong estatwa tuwing may exam, parang wala sa focus.
A person who is not dependable or doesn’t take action in situations.
What kind of estatwa are you? You didn't do anything when we had a problem.
Anong klaseng estatwa ka? Wala ka man lang ginawa nang may problema tayo.
A slang for someone who doesn’t care about what’s happening.
No matter what happens, he's just an estatwa, not bothered at all.
Kahit anong mangyari, estatwa lang siya, hindi nag-aabala.