lapian
lapián with stress marks
political party
From root: lapi
Usage Note
Lapian is a formal Filipino-language equivalent of the Spanish-derived partido (political party). It is used in official government documents, news, and civic education. Derived from the root lapi (affix) in the sense of a group that attaches itself to a common cause.
Examples
" Sumapi siya sa bagong lapian. "
Natural Translation
He joined the new political party.
Literal Translation
Joined he in-the new political-party.
" Sali siya sa lapian. "
Natural Translation
He joined the political party.
Literal Translation
Joined he in political party.
" Maraming bagong lapian ang itinatag bago ang halalan, ngunit kakaunti lamang ang nanatiling matatag pagkatapos. "
Natural Translation
Many new political parties were founded before the election, but only a few remained strong afterward.
Literal Translation
Many new political-party the founded before the election, but few only the remaining strong afterward.
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