Tagum
Tagúm with stress marks
capital of Davao del Norte
Usage Note
Tagum is a highly urbanized city and the capital of Davao del Norte province in Mindanao, Philippines. It is a major commercial and agricultural hub in the region, known for its banana and pineapple industries. Tagum City has grown rapidly in recent decades and is one of the key cities in Mindanao's development.
Examples
" Taga-Tagum ang kaibigan ko. "
Natural Translation
My friend is from Tagum.
Literal Translation
From-Tagum the friend my.
" Pumunta sila sa Tagum. "
Natural Translation
They went to Tagum.
Literal Translation
Went they to Tagum.
" Bawat taon ay daan-daang sako ng saging ang ipinapadala mula sa Tagum patungo sa mga pamilihan sa Maynila. "
Natural Translation
Every year, hundreds of sacks of bananas are shipped from Tagum to the markets in Manila.
Literal Translation
Each year hundreds sacks of banana the sent from Tagum toward the markets in Manila.
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