megalomanya
megalomanýa with stress marks
megalomania
Usage Note
Megalomanya is from English 'megalomania', ultimately from Greek, and is used primarily in formal, psychological, or political commentary. It describes an obsessive desire for power and is often invoked in Philippine political discourse when discussing authoritarian leaders or overreaching officials.
Examples
" May megalomanya ang lider na iyon. "
Natural Translation
That leader has megalomania.
Literal Translation
Has megalomania the leader that.
" Ang kanyang megalomanya ay nagiging sanhi ng problema sa opisina. "
Natural Translation
His/Her megalomania is causing problems in the office.
Literal Translation
The his/her megalomania is becoming cause of problem in office.
" Ang megalomanya ng diktador ang dahilan kung bakit ayaw niyang magbitiw kahit malaki na ang galit ng taumbayan. "
Natural Translation
The dictator's megalomania is the reason he refuses to step down even though the people's anger has grown great.
Literal Translation
The megalomania of-the dictator the reason why refuses he to-resign even big already the anger of-the populace.
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