rebolusyon
rebolusyón with stress marks
revolution
Usage Note
Rebolusyon comes from Spanish 'revolución' and carries deep historical weight in the Philippines — the 1896 Revolution against Spain is a foundational national event. In modern usage it covers both political upheaval and figurative revolutions in industry or thought.
Examples
" Mahalaga ang rebolusyon sa kasaysayan. "
Natural Translation
The revolution is important in history.
Literal Translation
Important the revolution in history.
" Pinag-aralan nila ang kasaysayan ng rebolusyon sa klase. "
Natural Translation
They studied the history of the revolution in class.
Literal Translation
Studied they the history of-the revolution in class.
" Bagaman matagal nang tapos ang rebolusyon, patuloy na sinusuri ng mga mananalaysay ang mga aral nito sa ating bansa. "
Natural Translation
Even though the revolution ended long ago, historians continue to study its lessons for our country.
Literal Translation
Even-though long already finished the revolution, continuing study by-the historians the lessons its for our country.
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