From root: pulitika
Usage Note
Pamumulitika is often used negatively to describe the act of playing politics or manipulative maneuvers for power.
Examples
" Ayaw ko ng pamumulitika. "
Natural Translation
I dislike politicking.
Literal Translation
Dislike I of politicking.
" Itigil na ang pamumulitika sa trabaho. "
Natural Translation
Stop the politicking at work.
Literal Translation
Stop already the politicking at work.
" Sa halip na tulungan ang mga nasalanta, abala pa rin ang ilang opisyal sa pamumulitika at pagsisisihan ng kapwa. "
Natural Translation
Instead of helping the disaster victims, some officials are still busy with politicking and blaming one another.
Literal Translation
In place of helping the victims, busy still also the some officials in politicking and blaming of fellow.
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