Maynila
Maynilà with stress marks
Manila
Usage Note
Maynila is the Tagalog name for Manila, the capital city of the Philippines, believed to derive from 'may nila' meaning 'there is nila' — a reference to the indigo plant that once grew along the bay. For many Filipinos, Maynila represents opportunity, urban life, and cultural identity.
Examples
" Nakatira ako sa Maynila. "
Natural Translation
I live in Manila.
Literal Translation
Living I in Manila.
" Maraming magagandang lugar na maaaring bisitahin sa Maynila. "
Natural Translation
There are many beautiful places that can be visited in Manila.
Literal Translation
Many [ng] beautiful [ng] places that can-be visited in Manila.
" Lumipat ang pamilya namin sa Maynila para mas malapit kami sa trabaho at sa paaralan. "
Natural Translation
Our family moved to Manila so that we would be closer to work and to school.
Literal Translation
Moved the family our to Manila so more near we to work and to school.
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