lathala
lathalà with stress marks
announcement; to publish
Usage Note
Lathala is the formal Filipino word for publication or to publish. It is used in journalism, academic, and official contexts. Inilathala means it was published; the word conveys both the act of making something public and the physical publication itself (e.g., a magazine or journal issue).
Examples
" Bago na ang lathala ngayon. "
Natural Translation
The publication is new now.
Literal Translation
New already the publication now.
" Nabasa ko ang lathala. "
Natural Translation
I read the announcement.
Literal Translation
Read I the announcement.
" Bago ilathala ang artikulo, maingat itong sinusuri ng patnugot upang matiyak na walang maling impormasyon. "
Natural Translation
Before the article is published, the editor carefully reviews it to ensure there is no incorrect information.
Literal Translation
Before to-publish the article, carefully it being-reviewed by-the editor so-that to-ensure that none wrong information.
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