kapangyarihan
kapangyaríhan with stress marks
power
Usage Note
Kapangyarihan is derived from pangyari and refers to power in the sense of authority, control, or dominion — often carrying a sense of legitimate authority rather than mere physical force. It is used across political, religious, and social contexts, including the common religious phrase kapangyarihan ng Diyos.
Examples
" Malaki ang kapangyarihan ng hari. "
Natural Translation
The king's power is great.
Literal Translation
Great the power of-the king.
" Ang kapangyarihan ng gobyerno ay mula sa mamamayan. "
Natural Translation
The power of the government comes from the people.
Literal Translation
The power of-the government is from the people.
" Ang sinumang bibigyan ng kapangyarihan ay dapat gumamit nito nang may katapatan at malasakit sa nakararami. "
Natural Translation
Whoever is given power should use it with honesty and care for the majority.
Literal Translation
The whoever will-be-given of power should use it with honesty and care for the majority.
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