Usage Note
Kolum is an English loanword used in both journalistic contexts (a writer's regular opinion piece in a newspaper) and structural contexts (a supporting pillar). Filipino newspapers have a strong tradition of opinion columnists, making kolum a familiar word in media discussions.
Examples
" Binabasa ko ang kanyang kolum. "
Natural Translation
I read his/her column.
Literal Translation
Read I the his/her column.
" Sikat ang kanyang kolum tungkol sa pulitika. "
Natural Translation
His/Her column about politics is well known.
Literal Translation
Famous the his/her column about politics.
" Sa kanyang lingguhang kolum sa pahayagan, madalas niyang punahin ang mga isyung kinakaharap ng mga ordinaryong mamamayan. "
Natural Translation
In his/her weekly newspaper column, he/she often criticizes the issues faced by ordinary citizens.
Literal Translation
In his/her weekly column in-the newspaper, often he/she criticize the issues faced of-the ordinary citizens.
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