Usage Note
Komonwelt is a transliteration of the English commonwealth and in Philippine history refers specifically to the Commonwealth of the Philippines (1935–1946), the transitional government established before full independence from the United States. The term appears frequently in history books and nationalist discourse.
Examples
" Itinatag ang Komonwelt noong 1935. "
Natural Translation
The Commonwealth was established in 1935.
Literal Translation
Established the Commonwealth in 1935.
" Itinatag ang Komonwelt ng Pilipinas noong 1935. "
Natural Translation
The Commonwealth of the Philippines was established in 1935.
Literal Translation
Established the Commonwealth of-the Philippines in 1935.
" Bago tuluyang nagkalaya ang Pilipinas, dumaan muna ito sa panahon ng Komonwelt sa ilalim ng pamamahala ng Estados Unidos. "
Natural Translation
Before the Philippines became fully independent, it first passed through the Commonwealth era under the rule of the United States.
Literal Translation
Before completely became-free the Philippines, passed first it through-the period of-the Commonwealth under-the rule of-the United States.
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