Usage Note
Isyu is borrowed from English 'issue' and is extremely common in media, politics, and everyday Taglish conversation — covering a problem, a topic of debate, a magazine edition, or interpersonal drama. It is one of the most versatile English loanwords in modern Filipino speech.
Examples
" Mahirap ang isyung ito. "
Natural Translation
This issue is difficult.
Literal Translation
Difficult the issue this.
" Ang kalusugan ay isang malaking isyu sa ating lipunan. "
Natural Translation
Health is a major issue in our society.
Literal Translation
The health is a big issue in-the our society.
" Naging mainit na isyu sa balita ang pagtaas ng presyo ng bilihin, kaya marami ang nagrereklamo sa social media. "
Natural Translation
The rising price of goods became a hot issue in the news, so many people are complaining on social media.
Literal Translation
Became hot issue in news the rising of price of goods, so many the complaining on social media.
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