From root: laya
Usage Note
Kalayaan is the standard term for independence and liberty, famously used in Araw ng Kalayaan which celebrates Philippine Independence Day.
Examples
" Mahal natin ang kalayaan. "
Natural Translation
We love freedom.
Literal Translation
Love we the freedom.
" Mahalaga ang kalayaan ng isang bansa. "
Natural Translation
The freedom of a nation is important.
Literal Translation
Important the freedom of a nation.
" Marami ang nag-alay ng kanilang buhay upang makamtan natin ang kalayaan na tinatamasa nating mga Pilipino ngayon. "
Natural Translation
Many offered their lives so that we could attain the freedom we Filipinos enjoy today.
Literal Translation
Many the offered of their life so attain we the freedom that enjoying we the Filipinos now.
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