Usage Note
Nasyon is borrowed from Spanish nación and is used in formal, political, and patriotic contexts to refer to the Philippines as a sovereign state or to nations in general. In everyday conversation, bansa is more common; nasyon often appears in speeches, legal texts, and the names of civic organizations.
Examples
" Mahal ko ang aking nasyon. "
Natural Translation
I love my nation.
Literal Translation
Love I the my nation.
" Ang ating nasyon ay binubuo ng maraming iba't ibang kultura. "
Natural Translation
Our nation is composed of many different cultures.
Literal Translation
The our nation is composed of many different culture.
" Hinikayat ng pangulo ang mga mamamayan na magkaisa para sa kapakanan ng nasyon sa harap ng papalaking krisis. "
Natural Translation
The president urged the citizens to unite for the welfare of the nation in the face of the growing crisis.
Literal Translation
Urged by-the president the citizens to unite for the welfare of-the nation in front of growing crisis.
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