From root: pulitika
Conjugations
Past (Completed)
pinulitika
pi-nu-li-TI-ka
politicized
Present (Incomplete)
pinupulitika
pi-nu-pu-li-TI-ka
politicizing
Future (Contemplated)
pupulitikahin
pu-pu-li-ti-ka-HIN
will politicize
Usage Note
Pulitikahin is used when an issue or situation is framed through a political lens, often implying a negative or manipulative motive for partisan gain. It is frequently heard in news reports or social commentaries to describe the act of turning a neutral matter into a political controversy.
Examples
" Huwag mong pulitikahin ito. "
Natural Translation
Don't politicize this.
Literal Translation
Don't you politicize this.
" Ayaw niyang pulitikahin ang usapan. "
Natural Translation
He doesn't want to politicize the conversation.
Literal Translation
Dislike he politicize the conversation.
" Sinubukan ng ilang opisyal na pulitikahin ang isyu ng kalamidad para makakuha ng pabor sa darating na halalan. "
Natural Translation
Some officials tried to politicize the disaster issue in order to gain favor in the coming election.
Literal Translation
Tried by some officials politicize the issue of disaster to get of favor in coming election.
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