bayanihan
to work on collectively; community spirit; togetherness
From root: bayani
Usage Note
Bayanihan is used when describing a collective effort by a community to achieve a common goal or help a member in need without expecting pay. It reflects a deeply rooted Filipino cultural value of communal unity and cooperation in the face of challenges.
Examples
" Maganda ang bayanihan ng mga tao. "
Natural Translation
The community spirit of the people is beautiful.
Literal Translation
Beautiful the community-spirit of the people.
" Mahalaga ang bayanihan sa ating bansa. "
Natural Translation
Togetherness is important in our country.
Literal Translation
Important the togetherness in our country.
" Sa pamamagitan ng bayanihan, sama-samang inangat ng mga kapitbahay ang lumang bahay at inilipat ito sa ligtas na lugar. "
Natural Translation
Through community spirit, the neighbors together lifted the old house and moved it to a safe place.
Literal Translation
Through of community-spirit, together lifted by-the neighbors the old house and moved it to safe place.
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