nasyonalismo
nasyonalísmo with stress marks
nationalism
Usage Note
Nasyonalismo is borrowed from Spanish nacionalismo and carries strong historical weight in Filipino discourse, tied to the late 19th-century revolutionary movement, Rizal's writings, and post-war economic debates. In modern usage it ranges from civic pride to political ideology advocating for Filipino-first economic policies.
Examples
" Malakas ang kanyang nasyonalismo. "
Natural Translation
His/Her nationalism is strong.
Literal Translation
Strong the his/her nationalism.
" Ipinakita niya ang kanyang nasyonalismo sa pamamagitan ng pagbili ng mga lokal na produkto. "
Natural Translation
He/She showed his/her nationalism by buying local products.
Literal Translation
Showed he/she the his/her nationalism through of buying of plural local product.
" Ang tunay na nasyonalismo ay hindi lamang pagmamahal sa bansa kundi pagkilos din upang mapaunlad ang buhay ng mga kababayan. "
Natural Translation
True nationalism is not only love for the country but also taking action to improve the lives of fellow countrymen.
Literal Translation
The true that nationalism is not only love to country but action also in-order to-improve the life of plural countrymen.
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