himagsikan
himagsikán with stress marks
revolution
From root: himagsik
Usage Note
Himagsikan is derived from himagsik (revolt) with the suffix -an, denoting the event or state of revolution. It most commonly refers to the Philippine Revolution of 1896 against Spanish rule, and is a fixture of history education, national commemorations, and political speeches.
Examples
" Mahalaga ang Himagsikan. "
Natural Translation
The Revolution is important.
Literal Translation
Important the Revolution.
" Pinag-aralan namin ang Himagsikan ng 1896 sa aming klase sa kasaysayan. "
Natural Translation
We studied the Revolution of 1896 in our history class.
Literal Translation
Studied we the Revolution of 1896 in our class in history.
" Marami sa mga bayani ng Himagsikan ang nag-alay ng kanilang buhay para makamit natin ang kalayaan ngayon. "
Natural Translation
Many of the heroes of the Revolution gave their lives so that we could achieve the freedom we have today.
Literal Translation
Many in-the the heroes of-the Revolution the offered of their life so achieve we the freedom today.
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