modernismo
modernísmo with stress marks
modernism
Usage Note
Modernismo is borrowed from Spanish modernismo and is used in literary, artistic, and philosophical discussions. Philippine literature had its own engagement with modernismo in the early twentieth century, particularly in Spanish-language works before the shift to English as the dominant literary medium.
Examples
" Mahirap unawain ang modernismo. "
Natural Translation
Modernism is hard to understand.
Literal Translation
Hard to-understand the modernism.
" Ang impluwensya ng modernismo ay makikita sa arkitektura ng gusali. "
Natural Translation
The influence of modernism can be seen in the architecture of the building.
Literal Translation
The influence of modernism is can-be-seen in architecture of building.
" Ayon sa propesor, ang modernismo ay lumitaw bilang tugon sa mga mabilis na pagbabagong dulot ng industriyalisasyon. "
Natural Translation
According to the professor, modernism emerged as a response to the rapid changes brought about by industrialization.
Literal Translation
According to professor, the modernism is emerged as response to plural fast change caused of-the industrialization.
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