Subanon
Subánon with stress marks
ethnolinguistic group in Zamboanga
Usage Note
Subanon (also spelled Subanen) are an indigenous people of the Zamboanga Peninsula in Mindanao whose name means 'people of the river'. They have a rich tradition of oral literature, craftsmanship, and community governance, and are an important voice in Philippine multicultural discourse.
Examples
" Subanon ang lola niya. "
Natural Translation
His/her grandmother is Subanon.
Literal Translation
Subanon the grandmother his/her.
" Kilala ko ang isang Subanon. "
Natural Translation
I know a Subanon.
Literal Translation
Know I a Subanon.
" Mayaman ang mga Subanon sa Zamboanga sa kanilang mga awiting-bayan na ipinapasa sa bawat henerasyon. "
Natural Translation
The Subanon of Zamboanga are rich in their folk songs that are passed down to each generation.
Literal Translation
Rich the Subanon in Zamboanga in their folk-songs that passed-down to each generation.
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