tanghal
tanghál with stress marks
presentation; exhibit; to exalt
Usage Note
Tanghal is central to Filipino performing arts vocabulary — itanghal means to stage or present a performance. It also carries a sense of elevation or public display, so it is used in formal and artistic contexts rather than casual speech.
Examples
" Maganda ang tanghal kagabi. "
Natural Translation
The performance last night was beautiful.
Literal Translation
Beautiful the performance last-night.
" Maganda ang tanghal ng mga bata sa entablado. "
Natural Translation
The presentation of the children on stage is beautiful.
Literal Translation
Beautiful the presentation of children on stage.
" Ilang buwan silang nag-ensayo bago nila itinanghal ang dulang umani ng papuri mula sa madla. "
Natural Translation
They rehearsed for several months before they staged the play that earned praise from the audience.
Literal Translation
Several months they rehearsed before by-them staged the play that-reaped of praise from the public.
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