Federal in Tagalog

Federal in Tagalog translates to “pederal” — referring to a system of government where power is shared between a central authority and regional states or provinces. This important political term describes governmental structures that balance national unity with regional autonomy. Explore how this concept applies in Filipino political discourse and everyday usage below.

[Words] = Federal

[Definition]:

• Federal /ˈfɛdərəl/
• Adjective 1: Relating to a system of government in which several states form a unity but remain independent in internal affairs.
• Adjective 2: Relating to the central government of a federation as distinct from the governments of its constituent units.
• Adjective 3: Comprising or characterized by a union of states under a central government.

[Synonyms] = Pederal, Pederalismo (system), Pambansang pamahalaan, Sentral na pamahalaan, Pangkabuuang pamahalaan

[Example]:

Ex1_EN: The United States operates under a federal system where power is divided between national and state governments.
Ex1_PH: Ang Estados Unidos ay gumagana sa ilalim ng sistemang pederal kung saan ang kapangyarihan ay nahahati sa pagitan ng pambansa at pamahalaan ng estado.

Ex2_EN: Many Filipinos have debated whether the country should shift to a federal form of government.
Ex2_PH: Maraming Pilipino ang nagdebate kung ang bansa ay dapat lumipat sa pederal na anyo ng pamahalaan.

Ex3_EN: The federal government has authority over national defense and foreign policy.
Ex3_PH: Ang pederal na pamahalaan ay may awtoridad sa pambansang depensa at dayuhang patakaran.

Ex4_EN: Germany and Australia are examples of countries with federal systems.
Ex4_PH: Ang Germany at Australia ay mga halimbawa ng mga bansa na may sistemang pederal.

Ex5_EN: Under a federal structure, each region would have more control over its local resources.
Ex5_PH: Sa ilalim ng istrakturang pederal, bawat rehiyon ay magkakaroon ng higit na kontrol sa kanilang lokal na likas-yaman.