unyon
únyon with stress marks
union; association
Usage Note
Unyon is borrowed from English 'union' and is most commonly used in the context of labor unions and workers' organizations. Organized labor has a significant history in the Philippines, making this term carry real political weight in employment and social-justice discourse.
Examples
" Miyembro siya ng unyon. "
Natural Translation
He is a member of the union.
Literal Translation
Member he of-the union.
" Sumali siya sa unyon ng mga guro para sa mas mataas na sahod. "
Natural Translation
He/She joined the teachers' union for higher pay.
Literal Translation
Joined he/she in-the union of-the teachers for more higher salary.
" Nagwelga ang mga manggagawa dahil hindi pinakinggan ng kumpanya ang mga hinihingi ng kanilang unyon. "
Natural Translation
The workers went on strike because the company wouldn't listen to the demands of their union.
Literal Translation
Went-on-strike the workers because not listened-to of-the company the demands of their union.
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