Sundalo (en. Soldier)

soon-dah-lo

Meaning & Definition

EnglishTagalog
noun
A person who serves in the military.
The soldier is ready to defend his country.
Ang sundalo ay handang ipagtanggol ang kanyang bansa.
A person undergoing military training.
The soldiers went through rigorous training.
Ang mga sundalo ay dumaan sa matinding pagsasanay.
People who are members of the armed forces.
They are soldiers defending the town.
Sila ay mga sundalo na nagtatanggol sa bayan.

Etymology

From the Spanish 'soldado' which means soldier.

Common Phrases and Expressions

soldier of the nation
A soldier serving his country.
sundalo ng bayan
heroic soldier
A soldier loved and respected for his sacrifice.
sundalong bayani

Related Words

military
The entire force or organization of armed forces.
militar
commander
A rank that a soldier should attain.
komander

Slang Meanings

Soldier on the street
I'm just a soldier on the street, so I can't go to the party.
Sundalo sa kalsada lang ako, kaya di ako makapunta sa party.
Soldier of love
For him/her, I am the soldier of love in our battle.
Para sa kanya, ako ang sundalo ng pag-ibig sa laban nating dalawa.
Soldier of life
No matter what happens, I am a soldier of life!
Kahit anong mangyari, sundalo ng buhay ako!
Friend's soldier
If you need anything, I'm just here, your friend's soldier!
Basta may kailangan ka, nandito lang ako, sundalo ng kaibigan!