kampanaryo
kampanáryo with stress marks
belfry, bell tower
Usage Note
Kampanaryo is a Spanish loanword from campanario, and bell towers are iconic landmarks of Spanish colonial-era churches throughout the Philippines, many of which are UNESCO World Heritage Sites. The kampanaryo historically served not only as a mount for bells but also as a watchtower, and it is a symbol of the Catholic heritage woven into Philippine architecture.
Examples
" Mataas ang kampanaryo ng simbahan. "
Natural Translation
The church's bell tower is tall.
Literal Translation
Tall the bell-tower of-the church.
" Ang kampanaryo ng Simbahan ng Paoay ay isa sa pinakamatandang nasa bansa. "
Natural Translation
The bell tower of Paoay Church is one of the oldest in the country.
Literal Translation
The bell-tower of-the church of Paoay is one of-the oldest in-the country.
" Tuwing tatlong oras, umaalingawngaw ang tunog ng kampana mula sa lumang kampanaryo na nagpapaalala sa mga taganayon ng oras ng pagdarasal. "
Natural Translation
Every three hours, the sound of the bell echoes from the old bell tower, reminding the townsfolk of the hour of prayer.
Literal Translation
Every three hours, echoes the sound of-the bell from the old bell-tower that reminds to-the townsfolk of-the hour of praying.
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