moog
moóg with stress marks
thick stone wall; fort
Usage Note
Moog is a native Tagalog word for a thick stone wall or fortification, historically used to describe defensive structures built by pre-colonial communities or during the Spanish era. The term appears in historical texts and poetry as a symbol of strength and resilience.
Examples
" Matibay ang lumang moog. "
Natural Translation
The old fort is sturdy.
Literal Translation
Sturdy the old fort.
" Ang lumang moog na ito ay nagsilbing proteksyon ng mga sundalo noon. "
Natural Translation
This old fort served as protection for the soldiers in the past.
Literal Translation
The old fort that this is served protection of plural soldier before.
" Sa loob ng makapal na moog na bato, ligtas ang mga taga-baryo tuwing sumasalakay ang mga mananakop. "
Natural Translation
Inside the thick stone fort, the villagers were safe whenever the invaders attacked.
Literal Translation
In inside of thick fort that stone, safe the plural villager whenever attack the plural invader.
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