indibidwalismo
indibidwalísmo with stress marks
individualism
Usage Note
Indibidwalismo is used in sociological, philosophical, and political discourse to describe the prioritizing of individual goals over collective ones. In Filipino cultural discourse it is often contrasted with the communal value of bayanihan, and can carry a slightly negative connotation in traditional contexts.
Examples
" Laganap ang indibidwalismo sa kanluran. "
Natural Translation
Individualism is widespread in the West.
Literal Translation
Widespread the individualism in-the west.
" Pinag-aaralan ng mga estudyante ang pagkakaiba ng indibidwalismo at kolektibismo. "
Natural Translation
The students are studying the difference between individualism and collectivism.
Literal Translation
Being-studied-by the students the difference of-the individualism and collectivism.
" Para sa marami, ang indibidwalismo ay sumasalungat sa diwa ng bayanihan na matagal nang bahagi ng kulturang Pilipino. "
Natural Translation
For many, individualism goes against the spirit of communal cooperation that has long been part of Filipino culture.
Literal Translation
For many, the individualism opposes to-the spirit of-the communal-cooperation that long already part of-the culture Filipino.
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