kolonyal
kolonyál with stress marks
colonial
Usage Note
Kolonyal is a Spanish loanword (from colonial) used to describe architecture, governance, culture, or attitudes associated with the colonial period. The Philippines has many surviving examples of kolonyal na arkitektura — particularly Spanish-era churches and ancestral houses that are now heritage landmarks.
Examples
" Luma ang kolonyal na bahay. "
Natural Translation
The colonial house is old.
Literal Translation
Old the colonial house.
" Maraming kolonyal na gusali ang nananatili sa Vigan hanggang ngayon. "
Natural Translation
Many colonial buildings remain in Vigan to this day.
Literal Translation
Many colonial buildings remain in Vigan until now.
" Bagama't napabayaan na, ang lumang kolonyal na simbahan sa bayan ay itinuturing pa ring pamana ng nakaraang kasaysayan. "
Natural Translation
Although it has been neglected, the old colonial church in town is still regarded as a heritage of the past.
Literal Translation
Although neglected already, the old colonial church in-the town is regarded still heritage of-the past history.
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