Troop in Tagalog

“Troop” in Tagalog is commonly translated as “tropa,” “pulutong,” or “hukbo,” depending on whether it refers to a military unit, a group of scouts, or a general assembly of people moving together. Understanding the various contexts in which “troop” is used—from military formations to scout groups—helps Filipino learners grasp the nuanced meanings and choose the most appropriate Tagalog equivalent for different situations.

[Words] = Troop

[Definition]:
– Troop /truːp/
– Noun 1: A group of soldiers, especially a cavalry unit or an armored unit.
– Noun 2: A unit of Boy Scouts or Girl Scouts.
– Noun 3: A group of people or animals moving or acting together.
– Verb 1: To move or go somewhere in a group or large numbers.

[Synonyms] = Tropa, Pulutong, Hukbo, Pangkat ng mga sundalo, Yunit militar, Kawal-grupo, Batalyon (for larger units)

[Example]:

– Ex1_EN: The troop of soldiers marched through the city streets during the independence day parade.
– Ex1_PH: Ang pulutong ng mga sundalo ay nagmartsa sa mga kalye ng lungsod sa parada ng araw ng kalayaan.

– Ex2_EN: Our scout troop went camping in the mountains last weekend and learned survival skills.
– Ex2_PH: Ang aming tropa ng iskawt ay nagkamping sa mga bundok noong nakaraang katapusan ng linggo at natuto ng mga kasanayan sa kaligtasan.

– Ex3_EN: A troop of monkeys swung through the trees, searching for ripe fruits to eat.
– Ex3_PH: Ang pulutong ng mga unggoy ay lumukso-lukso sa mga puno, naghahanap ng mga hinog na prutas na kakainin.

– Ex4_EN: The students trooped into the auditorium for the morning assembly and awards ceremony.
– Ex4_PH: Ang mga estudyante ay pumasok nang magkakasunod sa awditoryo para sa umaga assembly at seremonyas ng parangal.

– Ex5_EN: The general inspected the troop before they departed for their peacekeeping mission abroad.
– Ex5_PH: Sinuri ng heneral ang tropa bago sila umalis para sa kanilang misyon ng pagpapanatag ng kapayapaan sa ibang bansa.