Usage Note
Agila refers to the Philippine Eagle, the country’s national bird and a symbol of conservation. It is often used metaphorically in business or leadership to represent vision and strength.
Examples
" Mataas ang lipad ng agila. "
Natural Translation
The eagle's flight is high.
Literal Translation
High the flight of eagle.
" Ang agila ay lumipad nang mataas. "
Natural Translation
The eagle flew high.
Literal Translation
The eagle is flew high.
" Tulad ng agila na pumapailanglang sa langit, dapat tayong magkaroon ng malawak na pananaw sa buhay. "
Natural Translation
Like an eagle soaring in the sky, we should have a broad outlook on life.
Literal Translation
Like the eagle that soaring in sky, should we have of broad outlook in life.
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