bantayog
bantáyog with stress marks
monument
Usage Note
Bantayog means a monument, memorial, or landmark erected to honor people or events of significance. It is most commonly associated with Bantayog ng mga Bayani, the Memorial for Heroes and Martyrs in Quezon City that commemorates those who resisted the Marcos dictatorship. The word has thus acquired a strong resonance with human rights and historical memory in Philippine discourse.
Examples
" Mataas ang bantayog sa plasa. "
Natural Translation
The monument in the plaza is tall.
Literal Translation
Tall the monument in-the plaza.
" Binisita namin ang bantayog ng mga bayani noong Linggo. "
Natural Translation
We visited the heroes' monument last Sunday.
Literal Translation
Visited we the monument of-the heroes last Sunday.
" Itinayo ang bantayog upang gunitain ang mga bayaning nag-alay ng buhay para sa kalayaan ng bayan. "
Natural Translation
The monument was built to commemorate the heroes who gave their lives for the nation's freedom.
Literal Translation
Built the monument to commemorate the heroes who offered of life for the freedom of-the nation.
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