sedula
sédula with stress marks
residence certificate
Usage Note
Sedula historically referred to the Spanish colonial-era cedula personal — a tax identification and residency document required of all adult Filipinos. The burning of cedulas was a symbol of defiance during the Philippine Revolution. Today the term refers to the community tax certificate (CTC) still issued by local government units.
Examples
" Kailangan ko ng sedula. "
Natural Translation
I need a residence certificate.
Literal Translation
Need I of residence-certificate.
" Kumuha siya ng sedula sa munisipyo kahapon. "
Natural Translation
He/She got a residence certificate at the city hall yesterday.
Literal Translation
Got he/she of residence-certificate at city-hall yesterday.
" Bago makapagsumite ng aplikasyon, kinuha muna niya ang kanyang sedula sa munisipyo nang umaga pa lang. "
Natural Translation
Before he could submit his application, he first got his residence certificate at the town hall early in the morning.
Literal Translation
Before able-submit of application, got first he the his residence-certificate at town-hall when morning yet only.
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