Mansaka
Mansáka with stress marks
ethnolinguistic group (Davao)
Usage Note
Mansaka refers to a Lumad indigenous group primarily found in the Davao region of Mindanao, known for their intricate brasswork and weaving traditions. They are recognized as a distinct group under Philippine indigenous peoples' legislation.
Examples
" Taga-Davao ang mga Mansaka. "
Natural Translation
The Mansaka people are from Davao.
Literal Translation
From-Davao the [mga] Mansaka.
" Nakatira ang mga Mansaka sa mga bulubundukin ng Davao. "
Natural Translation
The Mansaka people live in the mountains of Davao.
Literal Translation
Living the [mga] Mansaka in-the [mga] mountains of Davao.
" Kilala ang mga Mansaka sa kanilang magagandang gawang tanso at sa sariling wikang iniingatan nila hanggang ngayon. "
Natural Translation
The Mansaka are known for their beautiful brasswork and for their own language that they preserve to this day.
Literal Translation
Known the [mga] Mansaka in their beautiful made brass and in own language that-preserving they until now.
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