From root: edukado
Usage Note
Edukasyon is highly valued in Filipino culture as the key to a better life. Mahalaga ang edukasyon para sa kinabukasan means education is important for the future.
Examples
" Importante ang edukasyon. "
Natural Translation
Education is important.
Literal Translation
Important the education.
" Mahalaga ang edukasyon para sa kinabukasan. "
Natural Translation
Education is important for the future.
Literal Translation
Important the education for the future.
" Naniniwala ang mga magulang ko na ang edukasyon ang tanging pamana na hindi mananakaw kahit kailan. "
Natural Translation
My parents believe that education is the only inheritance that can never be stolen.
Literal Translation
Believe the parents my that the education the only inheritance that not will-be-stolen even when.
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