karunungang bayan
indigenous knowledge
Usage Note
Karunungang bayan combines karunungan (knowledge) and bayan (community, nation) to name the traditional knowledge systems and wisdom passed down within indigenous and local communities. It is a key term in Filipino anthropology, education policy, and cultural preservation advocacy.
Examples
" Mahalaga ang karunungang bayan natin. "
Natural Translation
Our indigenous knowledge is important.
Literal Translation
Important the indigenous-knowledge ours.
" Pinahahalagahan ng mga lolo at lola ang karunungang bayan. "
Natural Translation
The grandparents cherish indigenous knowledge.
Literal Translation
Valuing the grandparents the indigenous-knowledge.
" Ang karunungang bayan na ipinasa ng ating mga ninuno ay dapat ituro sa mga kabataan upang hindi ito tuluyang mawala. "
Natural Translation
The indigenous knowledge passed down by our ancestors should be taught to the youth so that it is not completely lost.
Literal Translation
The indigenous-knowledge that passed-down by our ancestors should be-taught to-the youth so-that not it completely lost.
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