indibidwalidad
indibidwalidád with stress marks
individuality
Usage Note
Indibidwalidad is a formal term used in academic, psychological, and sociological discussions about personal identity and distinctiveness. It reflects an ongoing Filipino cultural negotiation between collective group values rooted in kapwa and the assertion of individual selfhood.
Examples
" Mahalaga ang indibidwalidad ng tao. "
Natural Translation
A person's individuality is important.
Literal Translation
Important the individuality of-the person.
" Itinataguyod ng paaralan ang indibidwalidad ng bawat mag-aaral. "
Natural Translation
The school promotes the individuality of each student.
Literal Translation
Promotes the school the individuality of-the every student.
" Habang pinahahalagahan natin ang pakikisama, hindi dapat malimutan ang indibidwalidad ng bawat isa na nagbibigay sa atin ng sariling boses. "
Natural Translation
While we value getting along with others, we should not forget the individuality of each person that gives us our own voice.
Literal Translation
While valued by-us the getting-along, not should forget the individuality of-the every one that gives to us of-the own voice.
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