From root: pulitika
Usage Note
Pamulitika refers to tools or strategies used specifically to gain an advantage in a political contest.
Examples
" Pamulitika lang iyon. "
Natural Translation
That's just a political tactic.
Literal Translation
Political-tactic only that.
" Ito ay isang paraang pamulitika lamang. "
Natural Translation
This is only a political tactic.
Literal Translation
This is a way political only.
" Hindi natin dapat paniwalaan agad ang kanyang pangako dahil baka pamulitika lang ito para makuha ang ating mga boto. "
Natural Translation
We shouldn't immediately believe his promise because it might just be a political tactic to win our votes.
Literal Translation
Not we should believe immediately the his promise because maybe political-tactic only this so-that get the our votes.
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