obelisko
obelísko with stress marks
obelisk; four-sided pillar
Usage Note
Obelisko is borrowed from Spanish obelisco (ultimately from Greek) and refers to a four-sided tapering pillar with a pyramidal top. The term appears in descriptions of monuments, ancient Egyptian structures, and local landmarks, primarily in architecture, history, and tourism contexts.
Examples
" Mataas ang obelisko sa parke. "
Natural Translation
The obelisk in the park is tall.
Literal Translation
Tall the obelisk in park.
" Isang mataas na obelisko ang itinayo sa plasa. "
Natural Translation
A tall obelisk was built in the plaza.
Literal Translation
One tall obelisk the built in plaza.
" Sa gitna ng lumang plasa ay nakatayo ang isang obelisko na nagpapaalala sa mga bayaning namatay noong digmaan. "
Natural Translation
In the middle of the old plaza stands an obelisk that reminds people of the heroes who died during the war.
Literal Translation
In middle of old plaza is standing the one obelisk that reminds to the heroes that-died during war.
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