From root: pulitika
Conjugations
Past (Completed)
namulitika
na-mu-li-TI-ka
played politics
Present (Incomplete)
namumulitika
na-mu-mu-li-TI-ka
playing politics
Future (Contemplated)
mamumulitika
ma-mu-mu-li-TI-ka
will play politics
Usage Note
Mamulitika is used when describing actions that involve maneuvering or using political tactics for personal or partisan gain, often carrying a negative connotation of being opportunistic. It is most commonly used in the context of government elections or organizational power dynamics.
Examples
" Huwag kang mamulitika dito. "
Natural Translation
Don't play politics here.
Literal Translation
Don't you to-play-politics here.
" Ayaw kong mamulitika sa trabaho. "
Natural Translation
I do not want to play politics at work.
Literal Translation
Not-want I to-play-politics at work.
" Sa halip na mamulitika para sa sariling pakinabang, mas mabuting paglingkuran natin ang nakararami nang tapat. "
Natural Translation
Instead of playing politics for personal gain, it is better that we serve the majority honestly.
Literal Translation
In place of to-play-politics for the own benefit, more good serve we the majority honestly.
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