desentralisasyon
desentralisasyón with stress marks
decentralization
Usage Note
Desentralisasyon is a formal term used in political science and governance discussions. In the Philippine context it is central to debates about the Local Government Code of 1991, which transferred many powers from the national government to local units, and most commonly appears in academic, journalistic, and policy contexts.
Examples
" Importante ang desentralisasyon sa bansa. "
Natural Translation
Decentralization is important for the country.
Literal Translation
Important the decentralization in-the country.
" Layunin ng desentralisasyon na palakasin ang mga lokal na pamahalaan. "
Natural Translation
The goal of decentralization is to strengthen local governments.
Literal Translation
Goal of-the decentralization to-strengthen the local governments.
" Naniniwala ang ilang eksperto na ang desentralisasyon ay nagbibigay sa mga lalawigan ng kapangyarihang lutasin ang kanilang sariling mga suliranin. "
Natural Translation
Some experts believe that decentralization gives provinces the power to solve their own problems.
Literal Translation
Believe the some experts that the decentralization gives to the provinces of power to-solve the their own problems.
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