kooperatiba
kooperatíba with stress marks
cooperative
Usage Note
Kooperatiba is a Spanish loanword referring to a cooperative, which is an important part of the Philippine rural economy — particularly in agriculture, fishing, and credit. Farmer and consumer cooperatives are supported by government programs and are common in provincial communities.
Examples
" Miyembro siya ng kooperatiba. "
Natural Translation
He is a member of the cooperative.
Literal Translation
Member he of-the cooperative.
" Sumali ang mga magsasaka sa kooperatiba para mapabuti ang kanilang kabuhayan. "
Natural Translation
The farmers joined the cooperative to improve their livelihoods.
Literal Translation
Joined the farmers in-the cooperative to improve the their livelihood.
" Dahil sa kooperatiba, nakakautang ng puhunan ang mga maliliit na negosyante na hindi tinatanggap ng mga bangko. "
Natural Translation
Because of the cooperative, small business owners who are rejected by banks can borrow capital.
Literal Translation
Because of-the cooperative, can-borrow of capital the small businessmen that not accepted by-the banks.
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