rebelyon
rebelyón with stress marks
rebellion
Usage Note
Rebelyon comes from Spanish 'rebelión' and in Philippine legal usage is a specific crime under the Revised Penal Code covering armed uprisings against the government. The word carries heavy political weight and frequently appears in news about military operations and political detainees.
Examples
" Pinigil nila ang rebelyon. "
Natural Translation
They stopped the rebellion.
Literal Translation
Stopped they the rebellion.
" Inakusahan siya ng rebelyon laban sa pamahalaan. "
Natural Translation
He/She was charged with rebellion against the government.
Literal Translation
Accused he/she of rebellion against the government.
" Ayon sa mga aklat ng kasaysayan, marami nang rebelyon ang sumiklab laban sa mga mananakop bago pa makamit ang kalayaan. "
Natural Translation
According to the history books, many rebellions had already broken out against the colonizers before independence was achieved.
Literal Translation
According to the books of history, many already rebellion the broke-out against the colonizers before still achieved the freedom.
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