gunita
gunitâ with stress marks
memory, recollection
Usage Note
Gunita is a formal and poetic word for memory or commemoration. It is used in ceremonial speeches, national commemorations, and literary texts. Gunita ng nakaraan ('memory of the past') is a common phrase in patriotic and nostalgic contexts.
Examples
" Masaya ang gunita ng kabataan. "
Natural Translation
The memory of youth is happy.
Literal Translation
Happy the memory of-the youth.
" Sa gunita ng mga bayani, nagtitipon ang bansa. "
Natural Translation
In remembrance of the heroes, the nation gathers.
Literal Translation
In-the memory of-the heroes, gathers the nation.
" Sa gunita ng mga bayaning nag-alay ng buhay, taimtim na nagtipon ang buong bayan sa harap ng monumento. "
Natural Translation
In remembrance of the heroes who offered their lives, the whole town gathered solemnly in front of the monument.
Literal Translation
In-the memory of-the heroes that offered of life, solemnly gathered the whole town in front of-the monument.
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