pelikula
pelíkula with stress marks
movie; film
Usage Note
Pelikula is the standard term for films and is used in both formal media and daily conversation. While it is widely used, learners will also frequently hear the English loanword 'movie' used interchangeably in casual Taglish speech.
Examples
" Maganda ang pelikula kahapon. "
Natural Translation
The movie yesterday was good.
Literal Translation
Good the movie yesterday.
" Gusto kong manood ng pelikula. "
Natural Translation
I want to watch a film.
Literal Translation
I want to watch a movie.
" Iniyakan ko ang pelikula dahil nakaka-relate ako sa kuwento ng pangunahing tauhan na nawalan ng pamilya. "
Natural Translation
I cried over the film because I could relate to the story of the main character who lost their family.
Literal Translation
Cried-over I the film because can-relate I to the story of the main character who lost of family.
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