kolorum
kolórum with stress marks
unlicensed vehicle
Usage Note
Kolorum is a uniquely Filipino term derived from the Latin phrase hoc est in quorum — the seal used in colonial-era documents — which over time came to mean anything operating without proper authorization. Kolorum vehicles, such as jeepneys, tricycles, or buses running without franchises, are a well-known issue in Philippine transportation enforcement.
Examples
" Kolorum ang sinakyan namin. "
Natural Translation
The vehicle we rode was unlicensed.
Literal Translation
Unlicensed the rode-on by-us.
" Nahuli ng LTO ang kolorum na jeepney sa kalsada. "
Natural Translation
The LTO caught the unlicensed jeepney on the road.
Literal Translation
Caught of-LTO the unlicensed jeepney on-the road.
" Bagaman mas mura ang pamasahe sa kolorum na bus, mas ligtas pa ring sumakay sa may prangkisang sasakyan. "
Natural Translation
Although the fare on an unlicensed bus is cheaper, it is still safer to ride in a vehicle that has a franchise.
Literal Translation
Although cheaper the fare in-the unlicensed bus, more safe still to-ride in-the with franchise vehicle.
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