militar
militár with stress marks
military
Usage Note
Militar refers to the armed forces or anything relating to them, and the Armed Forces of the Philippines is commonly called ang militar in everyday speech. The term appears extensively in news media, political discourse, and everyday conversation about national security.
Examples
" Sundalo siya sa militar. "
Natural Translation
He is a soldier in the military.
Literal Translation
Soldier he in military.
" Mahigpit ang pagsasanay na pinagdadaanan ng mga sundalo sa militar. "
Natural Translation
The training that soldiers go through in the military is strict.
Literal Translation
Strict the training that going-through of plural soldier in military.
" Maraming kabataan ang sumasali sa militar dahil sa pag-asang makapaglingkod sa bansa at makapag-aral nang libre. "
Natural Translation
Many young people join the military in the hope of serving the country and studying for free.
Literal Translation
Many youth that joining in military because of hope to-serve in country and to-study for free.
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