koalisyon
koalisyón with stress marks
coalition
Usage Note
Koalisyon refers to a political alliance or alliance of groups joined for a common purpose. It is heavily used in Philippine political discourse, where shifting coalitions among parties are a defining feature of elections and governance. The term appears frequently in news and commentary.
Examples
" Bumuo sila ng koalisyon. "
Natural Translation
They formed a coalition.
Literal Translation
Formed they of coalition.
" Nagtatayo sila ng koalisyon para sa darating na halalan. "
Natural Translation
They are forming a coalition for the upcoming election.
Literal Translation
Building they of coalition for-the coming election.
" Nabuo ang malawak na koalisyon ng mga partido matapos silang magkasundo sa iisang kandidato para sa pagkapangulo. "
Natural Translation
A broad coalition of parties was formed after they agreed on a single candidate for the presidency.
Literal Translation
Was-formed the broad coalition of-the parties after they agreeing on single candidate for the presidency.
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