Lapu-Lapu
city in Cebu; Mactan chieftain
Also means
Lapu-Lapu City is a highly urbanized city in Cebu province on Mactan Island, distinct from the historical chieftain of the same name.
Usage Note
Lapu-Lapu is a dual cultural reference: the 16th-century chieftain of Mactan who defeated Ferdinand Magellan in 1521, and the city named after him. He is celebrated as the first Filipino hero and a symbol of resistance. His name is spelled with a hyphen and capital L in both uses.
Examples
" Taga-Lapu-Lapu si Ana. "
Natural Translation
Ana is from Lapu-Lapu.
Literal Translation
From-Lapu-Lapu Ana.
" Pupunta kami sa Lapu-Lapu. "
Natural Translation
We are going to Lapu-Lapu.
Literal Translation
Will-go we to Lapu-Lapu.
" Tuwing bakasyon, umuuwi kami sa Lapu-Lapu para bisitahin ang mga lolo't lola at lumangoy sa dagat. "
Natural Translation
Every vacation, we go home to Lapu-Lapu to visit our grandparents and swim in the sea.
Literal Translation
Every vacation go-home we to Lapu-Lapu to visit the grandparents and swim in sea.
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