megastar
megastár with stress marks
famous person
Usage Note
Megastar is an English borrowing widely recognized in Philippine pop culture as the official title of Sharon Cuneta, one of the country's most enduring entertainment icons. The term is now used more broadly for any superstar-level celebrity in Filipino media.
Examples
" Sikat na megastar siya. "
Natural Translation
She is a famous megastar.
Literal Translation
Famous [na] megastar she.
" Maraming tao ang naghihintay sa labas upang makita ang megastar. "
Natural Translation
Many people are waiting outside to see the megastar.
Literal Translation
Many people the waiting outside in-order to-see the megastar.
" Kahit isa siyang megastar na kilala sa buong bansa, nanatili siyang mababa ang loob sa kanyang mga tagahanga. "
Natural Translation
Even though she is a megastar known throughout the whole country, she remained humble toward her fans.
Literal Translation
Even one she megastar [na] known in whole country, remained she humble the inside to her [mga] fans.
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