From root: aral
Usage Note
Paaralan is the standard term for school. While eskuwela is also common, paaralan is preferred in formal and academic writing.
Examples
" Malapit ang paaralan namin. "
Natural Translation
Our school is near.
Literal Translation
Near the school our.
" Malaki ang ating paaralan sa lungsod. "
Natural Translation
Our school in the city is big.
Literal Translation
Big the our school in-the city.
" Bagaman luma na ang gusali, ang paaralang ito ang nagturo sa amin ng mga aral na dala namin habambuhay. "
Natural Translation
Although the building is already old, this school is the one that taught us lessons we will carry for life.
Literal Translation
Although old already the building, the school this the taught to us the lessons that carried by-us for-life.
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