Usage Note
Moro was originally a term used by Spanish colonizers for Muslim Filipinos in Mindanao and the Sulu Archipelago, derived from 'Moor'. Today it is widely reclaimed as a collective identity by Muslim Filipino communities, though its appropriateness still varies by context and the identity of the speaker.
Examples
" Mula sa Mindanao ang mga Moro. "
Natural Translation
The Moro people are from Mindanao.
Literal Translation
From Mindanao the plural Moro.
" Ang mga kapatid nating Moro sa Mindanao ay mayaman sa kultura at tradisyon. "
Natural Translation
Our Moro brothers and sisters in Mindanao are rich in culture and tradition.
Literal Translation
The plural sibling our Moro in Mindanao is rich in culture and tradition.
" Mayaman sa kasaysayan at sariling wika ang mga Moro, kaya marapat lamang na igalang natin ang kanilang pagkakakilanlan. "
Natural Translation
The Moro people are rich in history and have their own languages, so it is only right that we respect their identity.
Literal Translation
Rich in history and own language the plural Moro, so fitting only that respect we the their identity.
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