Usage Note
Oda is borrowed from Spanish 'oda', originally from Greek, and refers to a type of lyric poem often formal and elevated in tone. It is taught in Philippine literature and language classes, and Filipino poets have written odes in both Tagalog and Filipino.
Examples
" Sumulat siya ng oda. "
Natural Translation
He wrote an ode.
Literal Translation
Wrote he of ode.
" Isang magandang oda ang kanyang sinulat para sa ina. "
Natural Translation
He/she wrote a beautiful ode for his/her mother.
Literal Translation
One beautiful ode the his/her wrote for mother.
" Ang oda na binasa ng makata sa entablado ay umantig sa puso ng lahat ng nakikinig sa parangal. "
Natural Translation
The ode the poet read on stage touched the hearts of everyone listening at the tribute.
Literal Translation
The ode that read by-the poet on stage touched in heart of all of listening at tribute.
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