Magbandila (en. To hoist a flag)

/maɡbanˈdila/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishTagalog
verb
The act of raising or hoisting a flag.
Hoist a white flag as a sign of peace.
Magbandila ka ng puting bandila bilang tanda ng kapayapaan.
Displaying a symbol through a flag.
We will hoist flags of our country during the festival.
Magbandila tayo ng mga watawat ng ating bansa sa pista.
The act of unfurling or raising a banner during a public occasion.
We will hoist a banner at the Independence Day celebration.
Magbandila tayo sa seremonya ng pagdiriwang ng Araw ng Kalayaan.

Etymology

Derived from the word 'bandila' meaning 'flag' or 'banner.'

Common Phrases and Expressions

to wave knowledge
To express or showcase what one has learned.
magbandila ng kaalaman
to wave honor
To show respect or recognition.
magbandila ng dangal

Related Words

flag
A piece of cloth representing a country, organization, or ideology.
bandila
banner
Synonymous with flag, commonly used in the context of nationality.
watawat

Slang Meanings

To show true feelings or sentiments.
You should magbandila what you really feel about him.
Dapat mong magbandila kung anong tunay na nararamdaman mo tungkol sa kanya.
To pamper or show love to a person.
Why not just magbandila to him so he knows how much you love him?
Bakit di ka na lang magbandila sa kanya para malaman niya kung gaano mo siya kamahal?
To be honest with the people around.
Hey, you should magbandila to your friends, it seems like you're hiding something.
Uy, magbandila ka na sa mga kaibigan mo, parang may tinatago ka eh.