Constitution in Tagalog

Constitution in Tagalog translates primarily to “Konstitusyon” or “Saligang Batas”, referring to the fundamental law governing a nation. It can also mean a person’s physical makeup or the act of establishing something. Understanding these different contexts helps grasp how Filipinos discuss governance, health, and organizational frameworks. Discover the nuanced meanings and practical applications below.

[Words] = Constitution

[Definition]:

• Constitution /ˌkɑːnstəˈtuːʃən/
• Noun 1: A body of fundamental principles or established precedents according to which a state or organization is governed.
• Noun 2: The composition or physical makeup of something, especially a person’s body and health.
• Noun 3: The action of establishing or composing something.

[Synonyms] = Konstitusyon, Saligang Batas, Batayan ng Bansa, Pundamental na Batas, Batas Pundasyon

[Example]:

Ex1_EN: The Philippine Constitution of 1987 established democratic principles and protected human rights for all citizens.
Ex1_PH: Ang Konstitusyon ng Pilipinas ng 1987 ay nagtakda ng demokratikong prinsipyo at protektado ang karapatang pantao para sa lahat ng mamamayan.

Ex2_EN: Lawyers must study the constitution thoroughly to understand the legal framework of governance.
Ex2_PH: Ang mga abogado ay dapat mag-aral ng Saligang Batas nang lubusan upang maunawaan ang legal na balangkas ng pamamahala.

Ex3_EN: His strong constitution allowed him to recover quickly from the illness.
Ex3_PH: Ang kanyang malakas na katawan ay nagpahintulot sa kanya na bumawi ng mabilis mula sa sakit.

Ex4_EN: The constitution of the committee was completed last month with proper documentation.
Ex4_PH: Ang pagtatayo ng komite ay natapos noong nakaraang buwan na may tamang dokumentasyon.

Ex5_EN: Citizens have the right to propose amendments to the constitution through proper channels.
Ex5_PH: Ang mga mamamayan ay may karapatang magmungkahi ng mga pagbabago sa Konstitusyon sa pamamagitan ng tamang daan.