sibika
sibíka with stress marks
civics; relating to duties of citizens
Usage Note
Sibika comes from Spanish cívica and was the name of a mandatory Philippine elementary school subject — formerly Sibika at Kultura — that taught civic responsibility and cultural heritage. The word is closely linked to patriotic values and national identity education.
Examples
" May pasok kami sa sibika ngayon. "
Natural Translation
We have civics class today.
Literal Translation
Have class we in civics now.
" Mahalaga ang pag-aaral ng sibika para sa mga kabataan. "
Natural Translation
The study of civics is important for the youth.
Literal Translation
Important the study of civics for the youth.
" Sa klase ng sibika, natutuhan namin kung paano maging responsableng mamamayan na tumutupad sa kanilang mga tungkulin. "
Natural Translation
In civics class, we learned how to become responsible citizens who fulfill their duties.
Literal Translation
In-the class of civics, learned we how to-become responsible citizen that fulfills to their plural duty.
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