konstitusyon
konstitusyón with stress marks
constitution
Usage Note
Konstitusyon is a Spanish loanword (from constitución) referring primarily to the Philippine Constitution, a document of great civic importance. Filipinos learn about the Konstitusyon in school, and it is frequently cited in political and legal discourse.
Examples
" Pinag-aaralan namin ang Konstitusyon. "
Natural Translation
We are studying the Constitution.
Literal Translation
Being-studied us the Constitution.
" Ang karapatan ng bawat mamamayan ay nakasulat sa Konstitusyon. "
Natural Translation
The rights of every citizen are written in the Constitution.
Literal Translation
The rights of-the every citizen is-written in-the Constitution.
" Ayon sa Konstitusyon, may karapatan ang bawat tao na magpahayag ng kanyang opinyon nang malaya, basta't hindi nito nilalabag ang batas. "
Natural Translation
According to the Constitution, every person has the right to express their opinion freely, as long as it does not violate the law.
Literal Translation
According to-the Constitution, has right the every person to-express of his/her opinion freely, as-long-as not it violates the law.
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