subersibo
subersíbo with stress marks
subversive
Usage Note
Subersibo is borrowed from English 'subversive' and is used in political and security contexts to describe a person or activity that aims to undermine authority. It was especially common during the Marcos martial law era and continues to surface in political discourse today.
Examples
" Subersibo ang kanyang mga salita. "
Natural Translation
His words are subversive.
Literal Translation
Subversive the his words.
" Huli ang mga subersibo ng gobyerno. "
Natural Translation
The subversives of the government are caught.
Literal Translation
Caught the subversives of government.
" Noong panahon ng batas militar, itinuring na subersibo ang sinumang lumalaban sa pamahalaan sa pamamagitan ng mga sulatin at protesta. "
Natural Translation
During the time of martial law, anyone who opposed the government through writings and protests was considered subversive.
Literal Translation
During the time of martial law, considered as subversive the anyone that opposing the government through the writings and protest.
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