tagilo
tagílo with stress marks
a pyramid
Usage Note
Tagilo is the native Tagalog word for a pyramid shape. While the Spanish-derived 'piramide' is more commonly used in modern Tagalog, tagilo appears in traditional and formal contexts, including in geometry education and descriptions of pre-colonial architectural structures.
Examples
" Hugis tagilo ito. "
Natural Translation
This is shaped like a pyramid.
Literal Translation
Shape pyramid this.
" Hugis tagilo ang bubong. "
Natural Translation
The roof is shaped like a pyramid.
Literal Translation
Shape pyramid the roof.
" Ipinaliwanag ng guro kung paano kalkulahin ang bolyum ng isang tagilo gamit ang base at taas nito. "
Natural Translation
The teacher explained how to calculate the volume of a pyramid using its base and height.
Literal Translation
Explained the teacher how calculate the volume of a pyramid using the base and height its.
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