kaisahan
kaisahán with stress marks
unity; coherence
From root: isa
Usage Note
Kaisahan, derived from 'isa' (one), means unity, oneness, or coherence. It is a core concept in Filipino civic and political discourse — 'kaisahan ng bansa' (national unity) — and appears prominently in patriotic speeches, constitutional language, and community organization rhetoric. In literary contexts it can also refer to thematic or structural coherence in a text.
Examples
" Mahalaga ang kaisahan ng pamilya. "
Natural Translation
The family's unity is important.
Literal Translation
Important the unity of-the family.
" Ang kaisahan ng samahan ang nagpatagal ng kanilang tagumpay. "
Natural Translation
The unity of the organization sustained their success.
Literal Translation
The unity of-the organization made-last the their success.
" Kung wala ang kaisahan ng mga mamamayan, mahirap maabot ng isang bansa ang tunay na kaunlaran. "
Natural Translation
Without the unity of its citizens, it is difficult for a nation to achieve genuine progress.
Literal Translation
If none the unity of-the citizens, difficult to-reach by one nation the true that progress.
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