Usage Note
Solon is derived from the name of the ancient Athenian statesman Solon and is widely used in Philippine news media and political reporting to refer to legislators, particularly members of Congress. It carries a formal, journalistic register and is rarely heard in ordinary conversation.
Examples
" Mabait ang solon sa amin. "
Natural Translation
The lawmaker is kind to us.
Literal Translation
Kind the lawmaker to us.
" Siya ay isang tanyag na solon. "
Natural Translation
He/she is a famous lawmaker.
Literal Translation
He/she is a famous lawmaker.
" Nangako ang ilang solon na ipasa ang panukalang batas bago matapos ang kasalukuyang sesyon ng Kongreso. "
Natural Translation
Several lawmakers promised to pass the bill before the current session of Congress ends.
Literal Translation
Promised the several lawmakers that pass the proposed law before ends the current session of Congress.
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