himagsik
himágsik with stress marks
revolt
Usage Note
Himagsik refers to an uprising or rebellion against oppressive authority, and is strongly associated with Philippine history — the Katipunan's struggle against Spanish colonialism is often called the himagsikan. The word carries a heroic and nationalistic connotation in historical and political discourse.
Examples
" Nagsimula na ang himagsik. "
Natural Translation
The revolt has begun.
Literal Translation
Started already the revolt.
" Ang himagsik ng bayan laban sa kolonyalismo ay nagdulot ng kalayaan. "
Natural Translation
The nation's revolt against colonialism brought freedom.
Literal Translation
The revolt of-the nation against colonialism brought freedom.
" Ang himagsik ng mga magsasaka laban sa malupit na panginoong maylupa ay naging simula ng malawakang pagbabago sa lalawigan. "
Natural Translation
The peasants' revolt against the cruel landlord became the beginning of widespread change in the province.
Literal Translation
The revolt of-the plural farmer against the cruel linker lord land-owner became beginning of widespread change in-the province.
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