kolektibo
kolektíbo with stress marks
collective
Usage Note
Kolektibo as an adjective describes something shared, joint, or pertaining to a group as a whole — collective responsibility, collective action, collective memory. It is used in formal writing, political discourse, and organizational communication where emphasizing group ownership or accountability is important.
Examples
" Kolektibo ang aming pagpapasya. "
Natural Translation
Our decision is collective.
Literal Translation
Collective the our decision.
" Isang kolektibo na desisyon ang kailangan. "
Natural Translation
A collective decision is needed.
Literal Translation
A collective that decision the need.
" Sa isang demokratikong organisasyon, kolektibo ang pananagutan kaya hindi maaaring isang tao lang ang sisihin sa pagkakamali. "
Natural Translation
In a democratic organization, responsibility is collective, so one person alone cannot be blamed for a mistake.
Literal Translation
In a democratic organization, collective the responsibility so not can one person only the blame in-the mistake.
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