Usage Note
Teritoryo is borrowed from Spanish territorio and is used in political, geographic, and colloquial contexts to refer to a defined area under a particular jurisdiction or control. It is also used informally to refer to one's personal domain or turf.
Examples
" Ito ang aming teritoryo. "
Natural Translation
This is our territory.
Literal Translation
This the our territory.
" Ipinagtanggol nila ang kanilang teritoryo. "
Natural Translation
They defended their territory.
Literal Translation
Defended they the their territory.
" Matagal nang pinag-aawayan ng dalawang bansa ang teritoryo sa dagat na mayaman sa langis at isda. "
Natural Translation
The two countries have long been fighting over the sea territory that is rich in oil and fish.
Literal Translation
Long already being-fought of two country the territory in sea that rich in oil and fish.
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