Usage Note
Batalyon is borrowed from Spanish batallón and is used in the Philippine Armed Forces and in historical discussions of the Philippine-American War and World War II. It is primarily a formal or technical military term rarely heard in casual civilian speech.
Examples
" Malaki ang batalyon ng mga sundalo. "
Natural Translation
The battalion of soldiers is large.
Literal Translation
Large the battalion of-the soldiers.
" Ang batalyon ay binubuo ng daan-daang sundalo. "
Natural Translation
A battalion is made up of hundreds of soldiers.
Literal Translation
The battalion is composed-of hundreds-of soldiers.
" Nang sumiklab ang labanan, agad na ipinadala ng heneral ang isang buong batalyon upang ipagtanggol ang hangganan ng lalawigan. "
Natural Translation
When the battle broke out, the general immediately sent an entire battalion to defend the border of the province.
Literal Translation
When broke-out the battle, immediately sent by-the general the one whole battalion to defend the border of-the province.
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