Sulu
Sulú with stress marks
a province in Mindanao
Usage Note
Sulu is an island province in the Bangsamoro Autonomous Region of Muslim Mindanao (BARMM), known for its rich Islamic heritage, the historic Sultanate of Sulu, and its strategic location in the Sulu Sea. It is a culturally distinct region with its own language, Tausug, and is significant in Philippine history and geopolitics.
Examples
" Nakatira ako sa Sulu. "
Natural Translation
I live in Sulu.
Literal Translation
Living I in Sulu.
" Maganda ang mga isla sa Sulu. "
Natural Translation
The islands in Sulu are beautiful.
Literal Translation
Beautiful the islands in Sulu.
" Mayaman sa kasaysayan at kultura ang Sulu, lalo na dahil dito nagmula ang sinaunang Sultanato. "
Natural Translation
Sulu is rich in history and culture, especially because the ancient Sultanate originated here.
Literal Translation
Rich in history and culture the Sulu, especially because here originated the ancient Sultanate.
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