kampilan
kampílan with stress marks
single-edged long sword
Usage Note
Kampilan is a traditional Filipino long sword used by warriors in Mindanao and the Visayas, notable for its distinctive bifurcated tip and single cutting edge. It is a symbol of warrior culture and indigenous identity in the Philippines, and remains a respected artifact in museums and cultural ceremonies.
Examples
" Matalas ang kampilan ng mandirigma. "
Natural Translation
The warrior's kampilan is sharp.
Literal Translation
Sharp the kampilan of-the warrior.
" Ipinakita ng mandirigma ang kanyang kampilan bago ang labanan. "
Natural Translation
The warrior displayed his/her kampilan before the battle.
Literal Translation
Showed the warrior the his/her kampilan before the battle.
" Ang kampilan na nakasabit sa dingding ay minana ng aming pamilya mula sa aming mga ninuno sa Mindanao. "
Natural Translation
The kampilan hanging on the wall was inherited by our family from our ancestors in Mindanao.
Literal Translation
The kampilan that hanging on-the wall was inherited by-the our family from the our ancestors in Mindanao.
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