lipon
lípon with stress marks
group; gathering
Usage Note
Lipon refers to a gathering or collection of people and serves as the root for 'lipunan,' the Tagalog word for society. While the root itself is most common in formal contexts, it emphasizes the concept of individuals coming together to form a unified community.
Examples
" May lipon ng mga bata sa parke. "
Natural Translation
There is a group of children at the park.
Literal Translation
There-is group of children at park.
" Isang lipon ng mga tao ang nagtipon. "
Natural Translation
A group of people gathered.
Literal Translation
A group of people the gathered.
" Mula sa maliit na lipon ng magkakapitbahay, dahan-dahang lumago ang isang matatag na samahang tumutulong sa nasalanta. "
Natural Translation
From a small group of neighbors, a sturdy organization that helps disaster victims slowly grew.
Literal Translation
From the small group of neighbors, slowly grew the one sturdy organization that-helps to disaster-stricken.
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