kontra-rebolusyon
kontra-rebolusyón with stress marks
counterrevolution
Usage Note
Kontra-rebolusyon is a political term formed from kontra and rebolusyon, used in historical, political science, and activist contexts. It is closely associated with Philippine revolutionary history, particularly discussions of the Marcos era and leftist movements.
Examples
" Natalo ang kontra-rebolusyon. "
Natural Translation
The counterrevolution was defeated.
Literal Translation
Defeated the counterrevolution.
" Pinag-aralan nila ang kasaysayan ng kontra-rebolusyon sa Pilipinas. "
Natural Translation
They studied the history of counterrevolution in the Philippines.
Literal Translation
Studied-by they the history of-the counterrevolution in-the Philippines.
" Tuwing may pagbabago sa pamahalaan, laging may panganib ng kontra-rebolusyong sinusulsulan ng mga nawalan ng kapangyarihan. "
Natural Translation
Whenever there is change in the government, there is always the danger of a counterrevolution stirred up by those who lost power.
Literal Translation
Every-time there-is change in-the government, always there-is danger of counterrevolution stirred-up by-the those lost of power.
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