konsumerismo
konsumerísmo with stress marks
consumerism
Usage Note
Konsumerismo is used mainly in academic, journalistic, and social commentary contexts to critique the culture of excessive buying. It is a topic increasingly discussed in the Philippines as mall culture and online shopping have expanded dramatically.
Examples
" Laganap ang konsumerismo ngayon. "
Natural Translation
Consumerism is widespread now.
Literal Translation
Widespread the consumerism now.
" Tinatalakay ng propesor ang epekto ng konsumerismo sa kalikasan. "
Natural Translation
The professor is discussing the effects of consumerism on nature.
Literal Translation
Being-discussed-by the professor the effect of-the consumerism on-the nature.
" Ang walang-habas na konsumerismo ang dahilan kung bakit maraming tao ang lumulubog sa utang dahil sa pamimili. "
Natural Translation
Unrestrained consumerism is the reason why many people sink into debt because of shopping.
Literal Translation
The without-restraint the consumerism the reason why many person the sinking in debt because of shopping.
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