gobyerno
gobyérno with stress marks
government
Usage Note
Gobyerno comes from Spanish gobierno and is the standard word for government in Filipino, appearing in news media, political discourse, and everyday conversation. Phrases like gobyerno ng bayan reflect civic identity and are frequently heard in public life.
Examples
" Tumutulong ang gobyerno sa atin. "
Natural Translation
The government helps us.
Literal Translation
Helps the government to us.
" Responsibilidad ng gobyerno na pangalagaan ang mamamayan. "
Natural Translation
It is the government's responsibility to protect the citizens.
Literal Translation
Responsibility of-the government to-protect the citizens.
" Inaasahan ng mga mamamayan na bibigyan sila ng gobyerno ng sapat na serbisyo at proteksyon. "
Natural Translation
The citizens expect that the government will give them adequate services and protection.
Literal Translation
Expected by the citizens that will-give them by-the government of adequate service and protection.
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