istadyum
istádyum with stress marks
stadium
Usage Note
Istadyum is borrowed from English 'stadium' and refers to a large sports venue. Rizal Memorial Stadium in Manila is one of the most historically significant, and the word is common in sports and events coverage across the country.
Examples
" Malaki ang istadyum. "
Natural Translation
The stadium is big.
Literal Translation
Big the stadium.
" Puno ang istadyum ng mga tagahanga noong laro. "
Natural Translation
The stadium was full of fans during the game.
Literal Translation
Full the stadium of-the fans during-the game.
" Bago pa magsimula ang laro, punong-puno na ang istadyum ng mga tagahangang nagsipasok mula umaga. "
Natural Translation
Even before the game started, the stadium was already packed with fans who had been entering since morning.
Literal Translation
Before still start the game, full-full already the stadium of the fans-that entered from morning.
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