indibidwal
indibidwál with stress marks
individual
Usage Note
Indibidwal is adapted from the English 'individual' and is used in formal, academic, and legal contexts to refer to a single person as distinct from a group. In casual conversation, Filipinos typically use tao (person) instead.
Examples
" Mahalaga ang bawat indibidwal. "
Natural Translation
Every individual matters.
Literal Translation
Important the every individual.
" Ang bawat indibidwal ay may karapatang magpahayag ng sariling opinyon. "
Natural Translation
Every individual has the right to express their own opinion.
Literal Translation
The every individual has right to-express own opinion.
" Sa isang demokratikong lipunan, may pananagutan ang bawat indibidwal na lumahok sa pagpapasya para sa ikabubuti ng nakararami. "
Natural Translation
In a democratic society, every individual has a responsibility to participate in decision-making for the good of the majority.
Literal Translation
In one democratic society, has responsibility the every individual to participate in deciding for the good of majority.
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