multilingguwal
multilingguwál with stress marks
multilingual
Usage Note
Multilingguwal is a formal loanword used in linguistics, education policy, and social commentary. The Philippines is home to over 170 languages, making the term especially relevant in ongoing discussions of language rights, mother-tongue-based education, and national identity.
Examples
" Multilingguwal ang bata. "
Natural Translation
The child is multilingual.
Literal Translation
Multilingual the child.
" Ang mga Pilipino ay kilala bilang mga multilingguwal dahil nakakapagsalita tayo ng iba't ibang wika. "
Natural Translation
Filipinos are known to be multilingual because we can speak different languages.
Literal Translation
The plural Filipino is known as plural multilingual because can-speak we of different language.
" Dahil lumaki siya sa isang multilingguwal na tahanan, kaya niyang lumipat-lipat sa tatlong wika nang hindi man lang napapansin. "
Natural Translation
Because she grew up in a multilingual home, she can switch between three languages without even noticing.
Literal Translation
Because grew-up she in a multilingual home, can she switch-around in three language without even noticing.
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