Usage Note
Apolitikal is a direct borrowing from English, used in formal discourse, journalism, and academic writing. It describes individuals, organizations, or institutions that deliberately avoid taking political positions. The term is rarely used in casual conversation, where Filipinos might simply say 'walang kinikilingan' (neutral, without allegiance).
Examples
" Apolitikal ang aming samahan. "
Natural Translation
Our organization is apolitical.
Literal Translation
Apolitical the our organization.
" Sinabi ng grupo na sila ay apolitikal at hindi sumusuporta sa sinumang kandidato. "
Natural Translation
The group said they are apolitical and do not support any candidate.
Literal Translation
Said the group that they are apolitical and not supporting any candidate.
" Ipinahayag ng pamantasan na ito ay nananatiling apolitikal upang hindi maapektuhan ng pulitika ang kalayaan ng mga mag-aaral. "
Natural Translation
The university declared that it remains apolitical so that politics will not affect the freedom of the students.
Literal Translation
Declared the university that this is remaining apolitical so-that not be-affected of politics the freedom of the students.
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