ladlad
ladlád with stress marks
unfurl; open; display
Also means
In modern colloquial Filipino, ladlad is also used to mean coming out as LGBTQ+, as in 'nagladlad siya' meaning he or she came out.
Usage Note
Ladlad literally means to spread out or unfurl something — a banner, cloth, or net — for display or use. Its modern colloquial sense of coming out has been embraced widely in Filipino LGBTQ+ communities and media, reflecting the expressive evolution of the language.
Examples
" Iladlad mo ang banig. "
Natural Translation
Spread out the mat.
Literal Translation
Unfurl you the mat.
" Ang ladlad ng watawat ay maganda. "
Natural Translation
The unfurling of the flag is beautiful.
Literal Translation
The unfurl of flag is beautiful.
" Nang iladlad ng mga manggagawa ang malaking bandila sa entablado, sabay-sabay na pumalakpak ang madla. "
Natural Translation
When the workers unfurled the large banner on the stage, the crowd applauded all at once.
Literal Translation
When unfurl by-the workers the large banner on stage, together clapped the crowd.
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