soberaniya
soberaniyá with stress marks
sovereignty
Usage Note
Soberaniya is borrowed from Spanish 'soberanía' and refers to supreme national authority and territorial integrity. It is central to Philippine political discourse, especially regarding the West Philippine Sea and colonial history, and is used in formal, political, and academic contexts.
Examples
" Mahalaga ang soberaniya natin. "
Natural Translation
Our sovereignty is important.
Literal Translation
Important the sovereignty our.
" Mahalaga ang soberaniya ng bansa. "
Natural Translation
The sovereignty of the country is important.
Literal Translation
Important the sovereignty of country.
" Ipinaglaban ng mga bayani ang soberaniya ng bansa upang malaya tayong mamuhay sa sariling lupain. "
Natural Translation
The heroes fought for the country's sovereignty so that we could live freely in our own land.
Literal Translation
Fought-for by-the heroes the sovereignty of country so-that free we live in own land.
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