Luzon
Luzón with stress marks
largest island in the Philippines
Usage Note
Luzon is the largest and most populous island of the Philippines, home to Metro Manila (the capital region) and many of the country's major economic and cultural centres. The name is used as a geographic reference in everyday speech, news, and official discourse, and carries strong associations with the political and economic heart of the nation.
Examples
" Taga-Luzon ako. "
Natural Translation
I'm from Luzon.
Literal Translation
From-Luzon I.
" Malaki ang Luzon. "
Natural Translation
Luzon is big.
Literal Translation
Big the Luzon.
" Marami sa mga pangunahing unibersidad ng bansa ay matatagpuan sa Luzon, kaya lumilipat doon ang maraming estudyante mula sa probinsiya. "
Natural Translation
Many of the country's leading universities are found in Luzon, so many students from the provinces move there.
Literal Translation
Many of the main universities of-the country are found in Luzon, so move there the many students from the province.
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