rali
rálì with stress marks
rally; large assembly
Usage Note
Rali is borrowed from English 'rally' but in Philippine culture refers almost exclusively to political demonstrations and mass protests rather than sporting or commercial events. The Philippines has a strong tradition of street demonstrations, and the word carries significant political weight.
Examples
" May rali sa kalsada bukas. "
Natural Translation
There is a rally on the street tomorrow.
Literal Translation
Have rally on street tomorrow.
" Dumalo ang libu-libong tao sa rali sa EDSA. "
Natural Translation
Thousands of people attended the rally at EDSA.
Literal Translation
Attended the thousands-of-thousands people at-the rally at EDSA.
" Maraming manggagawa ang sumama sa rali upang ipaglaban ang nararapat nilang sahod at karapatan. "
Natural Translation
Many workers joined the rally to fight for their rightful wages and rights.
Literal Translation
Many workers the joined in-the rally so-that be-fought-for the deserved their wage and right.
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