independiyente
independiyénte with stress marks
independent
Usage Note
Independiyente is a Spanish loanword (from independiente) used to describe a person or entity that is self-reliant or not under outside control. It appears in both formal writing and everyday conversation, often in discussions about career, politics, and personal autonomy.
Examples
" Gusto kong maging independiyente. "
Natural Translation
I want to be independent.
Literal Translation
Want I-that to-be independent.
" Gusto niyang maging independiyente pagkatapos ng kolehiyo. "
Natural Translation
He/She wants to be independent after college.
Literal Translation
Wants he/she to-be independent after the college.
" Kahit mahirap sa simula, nagpasya siyang manatiling independiyente upang hindi umasa sa tulong ng iba. "
Natural Translation
Even though it was hard at first, she decided to stay independent so as not to rely on others' help.
Literal Translation
Even hard at start, decided she-that to-remain independent so-that not rely on help of others.
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