identidad
identidád with stress marks
identity
Usage Note
Identidad is borrowed from Spanish identidad, referring to identity — who a person is, their sense of self, cultural belonging, or legal identification. It appears in academic, sociological, and personal contexts. Discussions of Filipino national identity, cultural identity, and personal identity frequently use this term, especially in academic writing and public discourse.
Examples
" Mahalaga ang ating identidad. "
Natural Translation
Our identity is important.
Literal Translation
Important the our identity.
" Mahalagang malaman ng bawat tao ang kanyang identidad bilang Pilipino. "
Natural Translation
It is important for every person to know their identity as a Filipino.
Literal Translation
Important to-know of-the every person the his/her identity as Filipino.
" Habang lumalaki sa ibang bansa, marami ang nahihirapang panatilihin ang kanilang identidad bilang Pilipino. "
Natural Translation
While growing up in another country, many struggle to hold on to their identity as Filipinos.
Literal Translation
While growing-up in other country, many the having-difficulty to-keep the their identity as Filipino.
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