kampanya
kampánya with stress marks
campaign
Usage Note
Kampanya is a Spanish loanword from campaña, used in political, military, and advocacy contexts. Election season in the Philippines is marked by intense kampanya activities including rallies, jingles, and motorcades, and the word also applies to public health, environmental, and social awareness campaigns.
Examples
" Mabilis ang kampanya ngayon. "
Natural Translation
The campaign is fast-paced these days.
Literal Translation
Fast the campaign now.
" Nagsimula na ang kampanya para sa darating na halalan. "
Natural Translation
The campaign for the upcoming election has already started.
Literal Translation
Started already the campaign for-the upcoming election.
" Bagaman malaki ang gastos sa kampanya, naniniwala silang sulit ito kung mananalo ang kanilang kandidato. "
Natural Translation
Although the campaign expenses are huge, they believe it is worth it if their candidate wins.
Literal Translation
Although big the expense in campaign, believe they worth it if win the their candidate.
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