Liberty in Tagalog

“Liberty” in Tagalog is “Kalayaan” – a fundamental concept representing freedom and independence in Filipino culture. Understanding how this powerful word is used across different contexts will deepen your appreciation of its significance in the Philippines.

[Words] = Liberty

[Definition]

• Liberty /ˈlɪbərti/
• Noun 1: The state of being free within society from oppressive restrictions imposed by authority on one’s way of life, behavior, or political views.
• Noun 2: The power or scope to act as one pleases.
• Noun 3: A right or privilege, especially a statutory one.

[Synonyms] = Kalayaan, Pagkakaisa, Malayang-loob, Kasarinlan, Karapatan

[Example]

• Ex1_EN: The fight for liberty and independence shaped the nation’s history.
• Ex1_PH: Ang labanan para sa kalayaan at kasarinlan ay humubog sa kasaysayan ng bansa.
• Ex2_EN: Every citizen deserves the liberty to express their opinions freely.
• Ex2_PH: Ang bawat mamamayan ay karapat-dapat sa kalayaan na ipahayag ang kanilang mga opinyon nang malaya.
• Ex3_EN: Religious liberty is protected under the constitution.
• Ex3_PH: Ang kalayaan sa relihiyon ay protektado sa ilalim ng konstitusyon.
• Ex4_EN: The statue represents liberty and hope for all people.
• Ex4_PH: Ang estatwa ay kumakatawan sa kalayaan at pag-asa para sa lahat ng tao.
• Ex5_EN: We must never take our liberty for granted.
• Ex5_PH: Hindi natin dapat balewalain ang ating kalayaan.