Pendola (en. Flag)

pen-DO-la

Meaning & Definition

EnglishTagalog
noun
A type of flag used in celebrations or competitions.
The flag was raised as a symbol of the team's victory.
Itinaas ang pendola bilang simbolo ng tagumpay ng koponan.
A mark or symbol of the identity of a group or community.
The town's flag has its own colors and design.
Ang pendola ng bayan ay may sariling kulay at disenyo.
Sometimes used as a sign of unity.
The flag was used to show the unity of the people.
Ang pendola ay ginamit upang ipakita ang pagkakaisa ng mga tao.

Etymology

From the Spanish 'pendón', meaning flag or victory.

Common Phrases and Expressions

raise the flag
Raise the banner as a symbol of victory or purpose.
itaas ang pendola

Related Words

flag
A cloth with symbols or colors representing a nation, town, or group.
bandila
sign
An item that serves as a marker or symbol of an idea or knowledge.
tanda

Slang Meanings

Noodle or quick meal
Let's eat pendola at the corner, it's fun!
Kaon na tayo ng pendola sa kanto, ang saya!
Quick response or action
I wish everyone could pendola quickly at work!
Sana all mabilis magpendola sa trabaho!
Outburst or sudden anger
He pendola'd when his name was mentioned.
Nagpendola siya nung nabanggit ang pangalan niya.