lider
líder with stress marks
leader
Usage Note
Lider is an English loanword widely used in political, community, and organizational contexts. In Philippine politics, a lider often refers to a local ward captain or vote mobilizer, carrying connotations of grassroots authority and personal loyalty networks.
Examples
" Mabait ang lider namin. "
Natural Translation
Our leader is kind.
Literal Translation
Kind the leader our.
" Siya ang lider namin. "
Natural Translation
He/She is our leader.
Literal Translation
He/She the leader our.
" Bagaman bago pa lang siyang naging lider, marami nang taga-baryo ang sumusunod at nagtitiwala sa kanya. "
Natural Translation
Even though he only recently became the leader, many villagers already follow and trust him.
Literal Translation
Although new still only he became leader, many already villagers the follow and trust to him.
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