gunitain
To commemorate in Tagalog is gunitain.
The verb is used to honor the memory of someone or something.
Meaning: to honor the memory of someone or something (verb)
How does it change in a sentence?
The verb changes based on the aspect of the action. Use ginugunita for the progressive aspect to describe the ongoing act of commemorating, and use ginunita for the completed aspect to describe an act of commemoration that has already occurred.
Did you know?
- In Tagalog, the nuance of memory is divided: alaala is used for souvenirs or specific data, whereas gunita is reserved for the deeper, more soulful act of recollection.
- In the Philippines, the act of commemorating a person often involves pagpugay, which is a formal salute or a physical bow of respect.
- The root word gunita refers to 'memory' or 'recollection' in a way that suggests a mental trace left behind, rather than just a fact stored in the brain.
Examples in context
- Ang ating pagdalo ay isang paggunita sa mga bayaning nagbuwis ng buhay.Our presence here is a commemoration of the heroes who sacrificed their lives.
- Ginugunita natin ang kabayanihan ng mga bayani.We are commemorating the heroism of the heroes.
- Gunitain natin ang ating mga bayani.Let us commemorate our heroes.
- Nais nilang gunitain ang anibersaryo ng kaganapan.They want to commemorate the anniversary of the event.
- Gunitain natin ang kanyang dakilang buhay.Let us commemorate his great life.
Example conversation
Mark and Angela are discussing how to honor a late teacher.
- MarkPaano natin gunitain si Propesor Santos?How shall we commemorate Professor Santos?
- AngelaMaaari tayong maglagay ng plaka para sa kanya.We can put a plaque for her.
- MarkMagandang ideya iyan para gunitain ang kanyang serbisyo.That is a good idea to commemorate her service.
- AngelaSang-ayon ako sa iyong mungkahi, Mark.I agree with your suggestion, Mark.
