kolonyalismo
kolonyalísmo with stress marks
colonialism
Usage Note
Kolonyalismo is a Spanish loanword (from colonialismo) referring to the political and economic system by which a country extends control over foreign territories. The term has gained renewed prominence in contemporary Filipino discourse on decolonization and national identity.
Examples
" Pinag-aaralan namin ang kolonyalismo. "
Natural Translation
We are studying colonialism.
Literal Translation
Being-studied by-us the colonialism.
" Ang kolonyalismo ay nagdulot ng malaking pagbabago sa kultura ng mga Pilipino. "
Natural Translation
Colonialism brought about great changes in Filipino culture.
Literal Translation
The colonialism brought great change in-the culture of-the Filipinos.
" Hindi natapos ang epekto ng kolonyalismo nang umalis ang mga dayuhan, sapagkat naiwan ito sa wika, paniniwala, at pananaw ng mga tao. "
Natural Translation
The effects of colonialism did not end when the foreigners left, because it remained in the language, beliefs, and outlook of the people.
Literal Translation
Not ended the effect of-the colonialism when left the foreigners, because remained it in-the language, beliefs, and outlook of-the people.
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