orihinalidad
orihinalidád with stress marks
originality; creativity
Usage Note
Orihinalidad is a formal abstract noun formed from orihinal via the Spanish suffix -idad and appears in academic criticism, literary discussions, and art reviews. In everyday speech Filipinos more often say pagkamalikhain for creativity, so orihinalidad marks a noticeably formal register.
Examples
" May orihinalidad ang kanyang akda. "
Natural Translation
Her work has originality.
Literal Translation
Has originality the her work.
" Pinuri ng guro ang orihinalidad ng kanyang proyekto. "
Natural Translation
The teacher praised the originality of his/her project.
Literal Translation
Praised of teacher the originality of his/her project.
" Bagaman maganda ang teknik niya, kulang sa orihinalidad ang kanyang mga obra dahil halatang ginaya sa ibang artista. "
Natural Translation
Although her technique is good, her works lack originality because they were clearly copied from another artist.
Literal Translation
Although beautiful the technique her, lacking in originality the her works because evidently copied to other artist.
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