nomina
nómina with stress marks
to nominate
Usage Note
Nomina is used as a verb meaning to nominate someone for a position, award, or candidacy. It appears in formal and semi-formal contexts such as political campaigns, organizational elections, and awards ceremonies. In everyday speech, the English word 'nominate' is often used, but nomina remains current in formal Filipino writing and discourse.
Examples
" Gusto kitang inomina sa puwesto. "
Natural Translation
I want to nominate you for the position.
Literal Translation
Want I-you to-nominate to position.
" Sino ang gagawa ng nomina para sa bagong pangulo? "
Natural Translation
Who will make the nomination for the new president?
Literal Translation
Who the will-make of nomination for new president?
" Bago natin inomina ang sinuman sa pagkapangulo, kailangan nating tiyakin na handa siyang panindigan ang mabibigat na responsibilidad ng tungkulin. "
Natural Translation
Before we nominate anyone for the presidency, we need to make sure that he is ready to stand by the heavy responsibilities of the role.
Literal Translation
Before we nominate the anyone to presidency, need we to-ensure that ready he to-stand-by the heavy responsibilities of role.
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