krisis
krísis with stress marks
crisis
Usage Note
Krisis is used to describe a critical or dangerous situation, whether political, economic, or personal. It is a staple of news media and political discourse, and compounds like 'krisis sa pagkain' and 'krisis sa ekonomiya' are among the most frequently heard phrases in Filipino media coverage.
Examples
" May krisis sa tubig. "
Natural Translation
There is a water crisis.
Literal Translation
There's crisis in water.
" Naghanda ang gobyerno para sa posibleng krisis sa tubig. "
Natural Translation
The government prepared for a possible water crisis.
Literal Translation
Prepared the government for the possible crisis in water.
" Nang dumating ang krisis sa ekonomiya, maraming pamilya ang napilitang magtipid sa kanilang pang-araw-araw na gastos. "
Natural Translation
When the economic crisis hit, many families were forced to cut back on their everyday expenses.
Literal Translation
When arrived the crisis in economy, many family the forced to-economize in their everyday expenses.
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