impluwensiya
impluwénsiya with stress marks
influence
Usage Note
Impluwensiya is a Spanish loanword (from influencia) used broadly to describe the power to affect people's behavior, opinions, or decisions. In Filipino culture, impluwensiya often operates through family and social networks, making personal connections and recommendations highly valued.
Examples
" Malaki ang impluwensiya niya sa akin. "
Natural Translation
He/She has a big influence on me.
Literal Translation
Big the influence his/her on me.
" Malaki ang impluwensiya ng mga magulang sa pagpapalaki ng bata. "
Natural Translation
Parents have a great influence on raising a child.
Literal Translation
Big the influence of-the parents in-the raising of-the child.
" Ang impluwensiya ng social media sa kabataan ngayon ay napakalaki, kaya mahalagang maging mapanuri sila sa kanilang nababasa. "
Natural Translation
The influence of social media on today's youth is enormous, so it's important that they be critical of what they read.
Literal Translation
The influence of social media on youth today very-big, so important to-become critical they in their being-read.
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