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    Hukbong dagat (en. Navy)

    huk-bong da-gat

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishTagalog
    noun
    A branch of a country's armed forces focused on maritime operations.
    The Philippine navy has modern warships.
    Ang hukbong dagat ng Pilipinas ay may mga modernong barkong pandigma.
    The personnel and equipment that are part of the navy.
    Many soldiers trained for the navy.
    Maraming sundalo ang nagsanay para sa hukbong dagat.

    Etymology

    from the Spanish word 'marina'

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    Philippine navy
    The part of the country's military that protects the seas.
    hukbong dagat ng Pilipinas

    Related Words

    army
    An organized group of people conducting operations for the military.
    hukbo
    sea
    A vast body of salty water that surrounds continents.
    dagat

    Slang Meanings

    Navy, people in the sea army.
    The navy is on duty at the pier tonight.
    Naka-duty ang mga hukbongdagat sa pier ngayong gabi.
    Marines, soldiers assigned to water.
    I want to join the navy to become a marine.
    Gusto kong sumali sa hukbongdagat para maging marine.