Istatuwa (en. Statue)
/is'tatuwa/
Meaning & Definition
EnglishTagalog
noun
A work of art made of stone, metal, or other materials that represents the form of a person or animal.
The statue of liberty stands in the center of the city.
Ang istatuwa ng kalayaan ay nakatayo sa gitna ng lungsod.
A symbol or sign that expresses an idea or recognition.
The town statue is dedicated to the heroes of the war.
Ang istatuwa ng bayan ay inilalaan sa mga bayani ng digmaan.
A piece of art often placed in a public area.
Many tourists visit this statue in the park.
Marami sa mga turista ang bumibisita sa istatuwa na ito sa parke.
Etymology
Spanish word 'estatuas'
Common Phrases and Expressions
statue of liberty
A symbol of freedom or independence.
istatuwa ng kalayaan
Related Words
sculpture
A form of art that creates shapes in three dimensions.
iskultura
monument
A structure erected in memory of a person or event.
monumento
Slang Meanings
Troublemaker
He just played around and disturbed the class.
Ilang istatuwa na lang ang ginalaw niya para maistorbo ang klase.
Doing nothing, indifferent
He acts like a statue in the corner, not moving.
Parang istatuwa siya sa sulok, di kumikilos.
A way to relieve stress
Because of stress, I feel like a statue, unwilling to move.
Dahil sa stress, parang istatuwa na ako na ayaw gumalaw.