watawat
watawát with stress marks
flag
Usage Note
Watawat is the formal Tagalog word for a national or organizational flag, carrying patriotic connotations. It is most commonly encountered in formal speech, national anthem ceremonies, civic events, and school-related activities. The Philippine national flag (pambansang watawat) is a central symbol of national identity.
Examples
" Itaas mo ang watawat. "
Natural Translation
Raise the flag.
Literal Translation
Raise you the flag.
" Ibinaba nila ang watawat sa pagtatapos ng okasyon. "
Natural Translation
They lowered the flag at the end of the occasion.
Literal Translation
Lowered they the flag at-the end of-the occasion.
" Tuwing umaga bago magsimula ang klase, sabay-sabay naming kinakanta ang pambansang awit habang itinataas ang watawat. "
Natural Translation
Every morning before class begins, we sing the national anthem together while the flag is being raised.
Literal Translation
Every morning before begin the class, together we sing the national anthem while raising the flag.
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