adhika
adhíka with stress marks
honorable objective, desire
Usage Note
Adhika is a formal and literary native word for aspiration or noble goal, carrying a weightier and more idealistic tone than everyday synonyms like layunin. It is common in national mottos, political speeches, and formal writing about patriotism or personal ideals.
Examples
" Magaganda ang kanyang mga adhika. "
Natural Translation
Her aspirations are beautiful.
Literal Translation
Beautiful the her aspirations.
" May mabuting adhika ang grupo. "
Natural Translation
The group has a good desire.
Literal Translation
There-is good desire the group.
" Ang dakilang adhika ng mga bayani ay makamit ang tunay na kalayaan para sa susunod na henerasyon. "
Natural Translation
The noble aspiration of the heroes was to attain true freedom for the next generation.
Literal Translation
The noble aspiration of heroes is to-attain the true freedom for the next generation.
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