Troop in Tagalog

Troop in Tagalog translates to “tropa,” “hukbo,” or “pulutong,” referring to a group of soldiers, people, or organized units. Understanding these translations helps you communicate effectively about military units, groups of people, or organized movements in Filipino contexts. Let’s explore the various meanings and uses of this versatile term below.

Troop /truːp/

• Noun 1: A group of soldiers, especially a cavalry unit or an armored unit.
• Noun 2: A group of people or animals, especially when organized or moving together.
• Verb: To move or gather together in a group.

Tagalog translations:

• Tropa (general group/military unit)
• Hukbo (army/military forces)
• Pulutong (group/band)
• Mga sundalo (soldiers/troops)
• Kawal (soldier/military personnel)

Examples:

1. The troop of soldiers marched through the village at dawn.

Ang tropa ng mga sundalo ay lumagpas sa nayon nang madaling araw.

2. A troop of monkeys swung through the trees in the forest.

Ang pulutong ng mga unggoy ay lumukso-lukso sa mga puno sa gubat.

3. The children trooped into the classroom after recess.

Ang mga bata ay nagpupulutong papasok sa silid-aralan pagkatapos ng recess.

4. The military deployed three troops to the border region.

Ang militar ay nagpadala ng tatlong tropa sa rehiyon ng hangganan.

5. Scout troops gathered for the annual camping event.

Ang mga tropa ng scout ay nagtipon para sa taunang camping event.