lunsad
lunsád with stress marks
getting off a vehicle; launch
Usage Note
Lunsad covers two related senses: disembarking from a vehicle (a boat, ship, or vehicle) and launching something new, as in the launch of a product, film, or ship. The connection is a movement from one state to another. In modern Filipino media, 'lunsad' is frequently used for product or album launches.
Examples
" Bukas ang lunsad ng aklat. "
Natural Translation
The book launch is tomorrow.
Literal Translation
Tomorrow the launch of book.
" Kailan ang lunsad ng proyekto? "
Natural Translation
When is the launch of the project?
Literal Translation
When the launch of project?
" Maraming tao ang dumalo sa lunsad ng bagong produkto na inihanda ng kompanya nang buong taon. "
Natural Translation
Many people attended the launch of the new product that the company prepared for the whole year.
Literal Translation
Many people the attended at launch of new product that prepared by-the company for whole year.
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