From root: tao
Usage Note
Sangkatauhan is a formal term referring to all of mankind collectively.
Examples
" Mabuti ang ginawa niya para sa sangkatauhan. "
Natural Translation
What he did was good for humanity.
Literal Translation
Good the did he for the humanity.
" Mahalaga ang sangkatauhan. "
Natural Translation
Humanity is important.
Literal Translation
Important the humanity.
" Naniniwala ang mga siyentipiko na ang pagtutulungan ng mga bansa ang tanging paraan upang masagip ang buong sangkatauhan sa krisis ng klima. "
Natural Translation
Scientists believe that cooperation among nations is the only way to save all of humanity from the climate crisis.
Literal Translation
Believe the scientists that the cooperation of the nations the only way so-that be-saved the whole humanity from crisis of climate.
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