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antolohiya

antolohíya with stress marks

anthology

noun an-to-lo-HI-ya Spanish origin Rare

Usage Note

Antolohiya is borrowed from Spanish 'antología' and refers to a curated collection of literary or artistic works. It appears in academic and literary publishing contexts. Filipino literature has a rich tradition of anthologies, including the well-known Panitikang Pilipino collections used in schools.

Examples

Beginner

" Binili ko ang bagong antolohiya. "

Natural Translation

I bought the new anthology.

Literal Translation

Bought I the new anthology.

Intermediate

" Kasama ang kanyang tula sa antolohiya ng modernong panitikan. "

Natural Translation

His/Her poem is included in the anthology of modern literature.

Literal Translation

Included the his/her poem in-the anthology of-the modern literature.

Advanced

" Isinama ng editor ang ilang akda ng mga batang manunulat sa antolohiya upang maipakita ang sariwang tinig ng panitikan. "

Natural Translation

The editor included several works by young writers in the anthology to showcase the fresh voice of literature.

Literal Translation

Included the editor the several works of the young writers in anthology so-that be-shown the fresh voice of-the literature.

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