Citizenship in Tagalog

Citizenship in Tagalog is “Pagkamamamayan” – referring to the legal status of being a member of a particular nation or country. This term encompasses the rights, duties, and identity associated with belonging to a state. Understanding this concept is crucial for discussing legal status, nationality, and civic responsibilities in Filipino context.

[Words] = Citizenship

[Definition]

• Citizenship /ˈsɪtɪzənʃɪp/
• Noun 1: The status of being a legal member of a particular country with associated rights and responsibilities.
• Noun 2: The quality of an individual’s response to membership in a community, including civic participation and engagement.

[Synonyms] = Pagkamamamayan, Karapatang mamamayan, Nasyonalidad, Pagiging mamamayan

[Example]

• Ex1_EN: He applied for citizenship after living in the country for ten years.
• Ex1_PH: Nag-apply siya ng pagkamamamayan pagkatapos manirahan sa bansa ng sampung taon.
• Ex2_EN: Dual citizenship allows individuals to be recognized as nationals of two countries.
• Ex2_PH: Ang dual citizenship ay nagpapahintulot sa mga indibidwal na kilalanin bilang mamamayan ng dalawang bansa.
• Ex3_EN: Good citizenship includes participating in community activities and voting in elections.
• Ex3_PH: Ang mabuting pagkamamamayan ay kinabibilangan ng pakikilahok sa mga aktibidad ng komunidad at pagboto sa halalan.
• Ex4_EN: She was granted citizenship through naturalization after passing the required tests.
• Ex4_PH: Binigyan siya ng pagkamamamayan sa pamamagitan ng naturalisasyon pagkatapos pumasa sa mga kinakailangang pagsusulit.
• Ex5_EN: The requirements for citizenship vary from country to country.
• Ex5_PH: Ang mga kinakailangan para sa pagkamamamayan ay nag-iiba sa bawat bansa.