hukbong-sandatahan
hukbóng-sandatahán with stress marks
armed forces
Usage Note
Hukbong-sandatahan is the formal Filipino term for the armed forces as a whole, encompassing army, navy, and air force. Sandata means weapon, so sandatahan means 'armed' or 'with weapons.' This is the term used in the official name of the Armed Forces of the Philippines (AFP).
Examples
" Malakas ang hukbong-sandatahan natin. "
Natural Translation
Our armed forces are strong.
Literal Translation
Strong the armed-forces our.
" Ang hukbong-sandatahan ng Pilipinas ay nakatuon sa pagtatanggol ng bansa. "
Natural Translation
The Armed Forces of the Philippines are focused on defending the country.
Literal Translation
The armed-forces of-the Philippines focused on defense of-the country.
" Tumutulong din ang hukbong-sandatahan sa mga lugar na sinalanta ng bagyo, hindi lamang sa pakikidigma. "
Natural Translation
The armed forces also help in areas devastated by typhoons, not only in warfare.
Literal Translation
Helping also the armed-forces in (plural) place that devastated by-the typhoon, not only in warfare.
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