mandirigma
mandirigmâ with stress marks
warrior
From root: digma
Usage Note
Mandirigma is derived from digma (war) with the mang- prefix and refers to a warrior or fighter. It carries a more elevated register than sundalo, and is most commonly used in historical, literary, and patriotic contexts evoking pre-colonial Filipino warriors or revolutionary fighters.
Examples
" Matapang ang batang mandirigma. "
Natural Translation
The young warrior is brave.
Literal Translation
Brave the young warrior.
" Matapang ang mandirigma. "
Natural Translation
The warrior is brave.
Literal Translation
Brave the warrior.
" Sa mga kuwento ng aming lolo, ipinaglaban ng matatapang na mandirigma ang kalayaan ng kanilang lupang sinilangan. "
Natural Translation
In my grandfather's stories, the brave warriors fought for the freedom of their native land.
Literal Translation
In the stories of-the our grandfather, fought-for by-the brave warriors the freedom of-the their land birthplace.
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