Manobo
Manóbo with stress marks
ethnolinguistic group (Mindanao)
Usage Note
Manobo refers to a cluster of indigenous Lumad peoples of Mindanao, including the Ata Manobo and Tigwa Manobo, with distinct languages and traditions recognized under the Indigenous Peoples' Rights Act. The name is thought to mean 'people' in the Manobo language.
Examples
" Taga-Mindanao ang mga Manobo. "
Natural Translation
The Manobo are from Mindanao.
Literal Translation
From-Mindanao the [mga] Manobo.
" Ang mga Manobo ay may makulay na kultura at kasaysayan. "
Natural Translation
The Manobo people have a colorful culture and history.
Literal Translation
The [mga] Manobo have colorful [na] culture and history.
" Ipinaglalaban ng mga Manobo ang kanilang lupaing ninuno upang mapangalagaan ang kanilang sinaunang kultura at paniniwala. "
Natural Translation
The Manobo fight for their ancestral land in order to protect their ancient culture and beliefs.
Literal Translation
Fight-for by-the [mga] Manobo the their land [na] ancestor to be-protected the their ancient culture and belief.
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