konseho
konsého with stress marks
council
Usage Note
Konseho is a Spanish loanword (from consejo) referring to a governing or advisory body such as the barangay council or a school council. It is deeply embedded in Philippine local governance structure and can also be used informally to mean advice.
Examples
" May pulong ang konseho ngayon. "
Natural Translation
The council has a meeting today.
Literal Translation
Has meeting the council today.
" Nagtipon ang konseho upang talakayin ang bagong ordinansa. "
Natural Translation
The council convened to discuss the new ordinance.
Literal Translation
Gathered the council in-order-to discuss the new ordinance.
" Bago ipasa ang panukala, kinailangan munang aprubahan ito ng konseho sa isang mahabang pagdinig. "
Natural Translation
Before the proposal was passed, it first had to be approved by the council in a long hearing.
Literal Translation
Before passed the proposal, needed first to-approve it by-the council in a long hearing.
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