kampus
kámpus with stress marks
campus
Usage Note
Kampus is borrowed directly from English and is used universally in Filipino educational settings to refer to the grounds and buildings of a university or school. University life is central to Filipino youth culture, and the kampus serves as a major social hub beyond its academic function.
Examples
" Malawak ang kampus ng unibersidad. "
Natural Translation
The university campus is wide.
Literal Translation
Wide the campus of-the university.
" Nagkita kami sa harap ng library sa kampus. "
Natural Translation
We met in front of the library on campus.
Literal Translation
Met we in-the front of-the library on-the campus.
" Bago kami nagtapos, madalas kaming naglalakad sa kampus tuwing hapon habang pinag-uusapan ang aming mga pangarap. "
Natural Translation
Before we graduated, we often walked around the campus in the afternoons while talking about our dreams.
Literal Translation
Before we graduated, often we walking on-the campus every afternoon while talked-about the our dreams.
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