giyera
giyéra with stress marks
war
Usage Note
Giyera is borrowed from Spanish guerra and refers to armed conflict between nations or groups. It is the standard Filipino word for war and appears in historical texts, news media, and everyday conversation about conflict.
Examples
" Natatakot ako sa giyera. "
Natural Translation
I am afraid of war.
Literal Translation
Afraid I of war.
" Maraming buhay ang nawala dahil sa giyera. "
Natural Translation
Many lives were lost because of the war.
Literal Translation
Many lives the lost because of-the war.
" Maraming pamilya ang napilitang lumikas sa kanilang tahanan nang sumiklab ang giyera sa hangganan. "
Natural Translation
Many families were forced to flee their homes when war broke out at the border.
Literal Translation
Many family the forced to-flee from their home when broke-out the war at border.
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