sosyedad
sosyedád with stress marks
society
Usage Note
Sosyedad comes from Spanish 'sociedad' and refers both to society as a whole and to upper-class social circles. In Philippine usage it often evokes the elite social class and their gatherings, giving it a connotation of high status that sets it apart from more neutral terms for society.
Examples
" Mabait siya sa sosyedad. "
Natural Translation
He/she is kind in society.
Literal Translation
Kind he/she in society.
" Mahalaga ang bawat isa sa sosyedad. "
Natural Translation
Everyone is important in society.
Literal Translation
Important the each one in society.
" Bagama't galing siya sa mataas na sosyedad, hindi siya nagmamataas sa mga karaniwang tao. "
Natural Translation
Although he comes from high society, he does not act superior toward ordinary people.
Literal Translation
Although came he from high society, not he acts-superior to the ordinary people.
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