gusali
gusáli with stress marks
building
Usage Note
Gusali is the standard Filipino term for a building or structure. It is used across all registers — from news reports about high-rises to everyday directions. Gusali ng gobyerno ('government building') is a common set phrase.
Examples
" Mataas ang gusaling iyon. "
Natural Translation
That building is tall.
Literal Translation
Tall the building that.
" Ang pinakamataas na gusali sa lungsod ay may tatlumpung palapag. "
Natural Translation
The tallest building in the city has thirty floors.
Literal Translation
The tallest building in-the city has thirty floors.
" Lumipat sila sa bagong gusali sa sentro ng lungsod dahil masikip na ang dating opisina nila. "
Natural Translation
They moved to a new building in the city center because their old office had become too cramped.
Literal Translation
Moved they to new building in center of city because cramped already the former office their.
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