Usage Note
Tagaytay City in Cavite is one of the most popular weekend destinations near Metro Manila, known for its cool climate, panoramic views of Taal Volcano and Lake, and abundance of restaurants. It is a major domestic tourism hub and a common setting in Filipino films and television.
Examples
" Pumunta kami sa Tagaytay. "
Natural Translation
We went to Tagaytay.
Literal Translation
Went we to Tagaytay.
" Malamig ang klima sa Tagaytay. "
Natural Translation
The climate in Tagaytay is cold.
Literal Translation
Cold the climate in Tagaytay.
" Tuwing may mahabang weekend, dumadagsa ang mga turista sa Tagaytay dahil sa malamig na hangin at magandang tanawin ng Bulkang Taal. "
Natural Translation
Whenever there is a long weekend, tourists flock to Tagaytay because of the cool air and the beautiful view of Taal Volcano.
Literal Translation
Every has long weekend, flock the tourists to Tagaytay because of cold air and beautiful view of Volcano Taal.
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