quadranggel
quadránggel with stress marks
quadrangle
Usage Note
Quadranggel is a Tagalog adaptation of the English 'quadrangle,' referring to the open courtyard area within a school or institutional campus. It is common in Philippine school architecture where the quadranggel serves as a gathering place for assemblies, flag ceremonies, and events.
Examples
" Naglaro kami sa quadranggel. "
Natural Translation
We played in the quadrangle.
Literal Translation
Played we in-the quadrangle.
" Nagtipon ang mga estudyante sa quadranggel para sa flag ceremony. "
Natural Translation
The students gathered at the quadrangle for the flag ceremony.
Literal Translation
Gathered the plural students at-the quadrangle for the flag ceremony.
" Tuwing umaga, nagaganap sa quadranggel ang flag ceremony bago magsimula ang mga klase sa paaralan. "
Natural Translation
Every morning, the flag ceremony takes place in the quadrangle before classes begin at school.
Literal Translation
Every morning, happening in-the quadrangle the flag ceremony before begin the plural class in school.
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