pagkasundalo
soldierhood; status as a soldier
From root: sundalo
Usage Note
Pagkasundalo refers to the state, identity, or quality of being a soldier. It is often used when discussing a person's character or history in the service.
Examples
" Mahirap ang pagkasundalo. "
Natural Translation
Soldierhood is hard.
Literal Translation
Hard the soldierhood.
" Hindi madali ang pagkasundalo. "
Natural Translation
Soldierhood is not easy.
Literal Translation
Not easy the soldierhood.
" Ipinagmamalaki niya ang kanyang pagkasundalo dahil pinaglingkuran niya ang bansa sa loob ng tatlumpung taon. "
Natural Translation
He takes pride in his soldierhood because he served the country for thirty years.
Literal Translation
Is-proud-of he the his soldierhood because served he the country for thirty years.
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