kolehiyo
kolehíyo with stress marks
college
Usage Note
Kolehiyo refers to a college or university institution. In Philippine usage, it can denote both a standalone college and a college within a university. Attending kolehiyo is a major aspiration for many Filipino families, and education is deeply valued as a path to social mobility.
Examples
" Nag-aaral siya sa kolehiyo. "
Natural Translation
She studies at college.
Literal Translation
Studying she at college.
" Papasok siya sa kolehiyo sa susunod na taon. "
Natural Translation
He/She will enter college next year.
Literal Translation
Will-enter he/she in-the college at-the next year.
" Nagtrabaho nang husto ang mga magulang niya para makapagtapos siya sa kolehiyo at magkaroon ng magandang kinabukasan. "
Natural Translation
His parents worked hard so that he could finish college and have a good future.
Literal Translation
Worked very the parents his for can-graduate he at college and to-have of good future.
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