Usage Note
Asya is the Tagalog rendering of Asia as a proper noun referring to the continent. Filipinos strongly identify as Asian, and Asya is commonly used in news, geography education, and cultural discussions about pan-Asian identity and the country's place in Southeast Asia.
Examples
" Nasa Asya ang Pilipinas. "
Natural Translation
The Philippines is in Asia.
Literal Translation
Located-in Asia the Philippines.
" Maraming bansa sa Asya. "
Natural Translation
There are many countries in Asia.
Literal Translation
Many country in Asia.
" Bilang isang bansa sa Timog-Silangang Asya, malaki ang naiaambag ng Pilipinas sa kultura at ekonomiya ng buong rehiyon. "
Natural Translation
As a country in Southeast Asia, the Philippines contributes greatly to the culture and economy of the entire region.
Literal Translation
As a country in Southeast Asia, big the contributed by Philippines to culture and economy of whole region.
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