pagsusundalo
military service; profession of being a soldier
From root: sundalo
Usage Note
Pagsusundalo refers to the career or the act of serving in the military. It captures the lifestyle and duties associated with the rank.
Examples
" Pinili niya ang pagsusundalo. "
Natural Translation
He chose to be a soldier.
Literal Translation
Chose he the being-a-soldier.
" Pinili niya ang pagsusundalo para sa bayan. "
Natural Translation
He chose military service for the country.
Literal Translation
Chose he the military-service for the country.
" Kahit alam niyang delikado ang pagsusundalo, ipinagpatuloy pa rin niya ito para ipagtanggol ang kanyang bansa. "
Natural Translation
Even though he knew that being a soldier was dangerous, he still continued it to defend his country.
Literal Translation
Even-though knew he dangerous the being-a-soldier, continued still he it to defend the his country.
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