kuwartel
kuwartél with stress marks
barracks
Usage Note
Kuwartel comes from the Spanish 'cuartel' (barracks or military quarters). It refers to a military or police barracks and appears in historical texts about the Spanish colonial era as well as in current references to military installations. In colloquial use it may also refer to a police station in some regions.
Examples
" Nasa kuwartel ang mga sundalo. "
Natural Translation
The soldiers are in the barracks.
Literal Translation
At-the barracks the soldiers.
" Nakatira ang mga sundalo sa kuwartel malapit sa lungsod. "
Natural Translation
The soldiers live in the barracks near the city.
Literal Translation
Living the soldiers in-the barracks near the city.
" Bago sila isugo sa misyon, nanatili muna ang mga bagong recruit sa kuwartel upang sumailalim sa mahigpit na pagsasanay. "
Natural Translation
Before they were sent on the mission, the new recruits first stayed in the barracks to undergo strict training.
Literal Translation
Before they sent on-the mission, stayed first the new recruits in-the barracks in-order undergo strict training.
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