tagdan
tagdán with stress marks
a staff, pole, or shaft
Usage Note
Tagdan refers to a long rigid rod, handle, or shaft used as a support or tool — such as the handle of a spear, a walking staff, or the pole of a litter. It appears in historical and literary texts describing weapons, tools, and ceremonial implements. In practical use it may also refer to the shaft of farm implements.
Examples
" Mahaba ang tagdan ng sibat. "
Natural Translation
The shaft of the spear is long.
Literal Translation
Long the shaft of spear.
" Mahaba ang tagdan ng bandila. "
Natural Translation
The pole of the flag is long.
Literal Translation
Long the pole of flag.
" Gawa sa matibay na kawayan ang tagdan ng bandila upang hindi ito mabali sa malakas na hangin. "
Natural Translation
The flagpole's shaft is made of sturdy bamboo so that it does not break in strong wind.
Literal Translation
Made of sturdy bamboo the shaft of flag in-order not it break in strong wind.
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