From root: hayag
Usage Note
Pagpapahayag is the act of communicating or expressing thoughts, feelings, or news publicly.
Examples
" Maganda ang pagpapahayag niya. "
Natural Translation
Her expression is good.
Literal Translation
Good the expression her.
" Mahalaga ang malayang pagpapahayag. "
Natural Translation
Free expression is important.
Literal Translation
Important the free expression.
" Ipinaglaban ng mga mag-aaral ang kanilang karapatan sa malayang pagpapahayag sa loob ng paaralan. "
Natural Translation
The students fought for their right to free expression within the school.
Literal Translation
Fought-for by plural students the their right to free expression inside of school.
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