saranggola
saranggólà with stress marks
kite
Usage Note
Saranggola is the traditional Tagalog word for a kite, the flying toy. Kite-flying is a beloved childhood pastime in the Philippines, typically done in open fields and parks, especially during the windy months of December to February. Kite festivals celebrating saranggola are held in various cities.
Examples
" May saranggola ang bata. "
Natural Translation
The child has a kite.
Literal Translation
Has kite the child.
" Mataas ang lipad ng saranggola. "
Natural Translation
The flight of the kite is high.
Literal Translation
High the flight of kite.
" Tuwing tag-init, nagpapalipad kami ng saranggola sa bukid hanggang lumubog ang araw sa kanluran. "
Natural Translation
Every summer, we fly kites in the field until the sun sets in the west.
Literal Translation
Every summer, fly we of kite in-the field until set the sun in-the west.
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