manghihimagsik
manghihimagsík with stress marks
revolutionary
From root: himagsik
Usage Note
Manghihimagsik is derived from himagsik (rebellion) with the mang- prefix, referring to one who leads or participates in a revolution. It is most commonly associated with the Katipunan and the Philippine Revolution against Spanish colonialism, and carries a formal, historically charged register.
Examples
" Bayani ang manghihimagsik. "
Natural Translation
The revolutionary is a hero.
Literal Translation
Hero the revolutionary.
" Matapang ang manghihimagsik. "
Natural Translation
The revolutionary is brave.
Literal Translation
Brave the revolutionary.
" Maraming manghihimagsik ang nag-alay ng kanilang buhay upang makamit ang kalayaan ng bansa mula sa mga mananakop. "
Natural Translation
Many revolutionaries gave their lives to win the nation's freedom from the colonizers.
Literal Translation
Many revolutionary the offered of their life to attain the freedom of-the country from the [mga] colonizer.
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