Inang Bayan
Ináng Bayán with stress marks
mother country
Usage Note
Inang Bayan is a patriotic phrase meaning the Philippines as a motherland. It is used in nationalistic speeches, songs, and literature, and evokes deep emotional ties to the nation. The term personalizes the country as a nurturing mother figure.
Examples
" Mahal namin ang Inang Bayan. "
Natural Translation
We love our motherland.
Literal Translation
Love we the mother-country.
" Isinuko ng mga bayani ang kanilang buhay para sa Inang Bayan. "
Natural Translation
The heroes gave their lives for the motherland.
Literal Translation
Surrendered the heroes their lives for-the mother-country.
" Maraming Pilipino ang nagtatrabaho sa ibang bansa, ngunit hindi nila nakakalimutan ang Inang Bayan na kanilang pinanggalingan. "
Natural Translation
Many Filipinos work abroad, but they never forget the motherland from which they came.
Literal Translation
Many Filipino the working in other country, but not they forget the mother-country that their origin.
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