labintador
labintadór with stress marks
firecracker
Usage Note
Labintador refers to a firecracker or banger. Firecrackers are deeply associated with Filipino New Year celebrations, where they are set off to drive away evil spirits and usher in good fortune. Despite ongoing government warnings about firecracker injuries and bans in some areas, their use remains widespread during the holiday season.
Examples
" Maingay ang labintador. "
Natural Translation
The firecracker is loud.
Literal Translation
Loud the firecracker.
" Nagpasabog sila ng labintador tuwing Bagong Taon. "
Natural Translation
They set off firecrackers every New Year.
Literal Translation
Set-off they firecrackers every New-Year.
" Bawal nang magpasabog ng labintador sa aming lugar dahil maraming nasasaktan tuwing Bagong Taon. "
Natural Translation
Setting off firecrackers is now banned in our area because many people get hurt every New Year.
Literal Translation
Forbidden now set-off of firecracker in our place because many getting-hurt every New-Year.
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