From root: sarili
Usage Note
Kasarinlan is often used in official contexts to refer to national sovereignty and freedom. Araw ng Kasarinlan is the Tagalog term for Independence Day.
Examples
" Mahalaga ang kasarinlan ng bansa. "
Natural Translation
The country's independence is important.
Literal Translation
Important the independence of country.
" Ipinagdiriwang natin ang kasarinlan. "
Natural Translation
We are celebrating independence.
Literal Translation
Celebrating we the independence.
" Marami sa ating mga bayani ang nag-alay ng kanilang buhay upang makamit natin ang kasarinlan na tinatamasa natin ngayon. "
Natural Translation
Many of our heroes offered their lives so that we could attain the independence we enjoy today.
Literal Translation
Many of our heroes the offered of their life so-that attain we the independence that enjoying we today.
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