From root: bansa
Usage Note
Pambansa is used to describe items of national significance, such as the national anthem or national bird.
Examples
" Pambansang awit ito. "
Natural Translation
This is the national anthem.
Literal Translation
National song this.
" Mayroon tayong sagisag pambansa. "
Natural Translation
We have a national symbol.
Literal Translation
Have we symbol national.
" Tuwing Linggo ng Wika, ipinagdiriwang natin ang ating pambansang wika sa iba't ibang paaralan. "
Natural Translation
During Language Week, we celebrate our national language in various schools.
Literal Translation
Every Week of Language, celebrate we the our national language at various schools.
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