From root: bansa
Usage Note
Makabansa describes a person who is nationalistic and demonstrates love for their country.
Examples
" Makabansa ang awit na ito. "
Natural Translation
This song is patriotic.
Literal Translation
Patriotic the song that this.
" Siya ay isang makabansang mamamayan. "
Natural Translation
He is a patriotic citizen.
Literal Translation
He/she is a patriotic citizen.
" Itinuturo sa paaralan ang mga makabansang gawain upang mahubog ang pagmamahal ng mga kabataan sa bayan. "
Natural Translation
Patriotic activities are taught in school in order to shape the youth's love for the country.
Literal Translation
Taught in school the plural patriotic activities so-that shaped the love of plural youth for country.
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