internasyonal
internasyonál with stress marks
international
Usage Note
Internasyonal is widely used in Filipino media, business, and everyday speech to describe anything involving multiple nations. OFW (Overseas Filipino Worker) culture has made the word especially familiar across all social classes.
Examples
" Sikat siya sa internasyonal na palaro. "
Natural Translation
He/She is famous in international competitions.
Literal Translation
Famous he/she in international games.
" Nagtatrabaho siya sa isang internasyonal na kumpanya sa Maynila. "
Natural Translation
He/She works at an international company in Manila.
Literal Translation
Working he/she at an international company in Manila.
" Ipinagmamalaki ng buong bansa ang mga atletang nagdala ng karangalan sa internasyonal na palaro. "
Natural Translation
The whole country takes pride in the athletes who brought honor at the international games.
Literal Translation
Takes-pride of-the whole country the the athletes that brought of honor at-the international games.
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