Iraya
Irayá with stress marks
Ethnolinguistic group (Mangyan)
Usage Note
Iraya are one of the Mangyan indigenous groups of Mindoro island, named for their highland territory. They have their own language and script, and are recognized as an indigenous cultural community by the Philippine government.
Examples
" Taga-Mindoro ang mga Iraya. "
Natural Translation
The Iraya are from Mindoro.
Literal Translation
From-Mindoro the Iraya.
" Ang mga Iraya ay kilala sa kanilang tradisyonal na woven na damit. "
Natural Translation
The Iraya are known for their traditional woven clothing.
Literal Translation
The Iraya are known for their traditional woven clothing.
" Bukod sa sarili nilang wika at sulat, ipinagmamalaki ng mga Iraya ang kanilang mayamang tradisyon na ipinapasa sa bawat henerasyon. "
Natural Translation
Aside from their own language and script, the Iraya take pride in their rich tradition that is passed down to each generation.
Literal Translation
Aside from own their language and writing, take-pride-in the Iraya the their rich tradition that passed-down to each generation.
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