dakila
dakíla with stress marks
great; noble
Usage Note
Dakila is a formal or literary word used to express grandeur, nobility, or moral greatness. It frequently appears in patriotic contexts — describing national heroes or ideals. Less common in everyday speech, it carries a sense of elevation beyond merely being 'good' or 'great' in the colloquial sense.
Examples
" Dakila ang ginawa niya. "
Natural Translation
What he did was great.
Literal Translation
Noble the did he.
" Isang dakila na tao ang bayani. "
Natural Translation
A hero is a noble person.
Literal Translation
One noble that person the hero.
" Ang mga dakilang bayani ng ating bansa ay nag-alay ng kanilang buhay para sa kalayaan ng susunod na henerasyon. "
Natural Translation
The great heroes of our country offered their lives for the freedom of the next generation.
Literal Translation
The plural noble heroes of our country is offered of their life for the freedom of next that generation.
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