Independensya (en. Independence)

in-de-pen-den-sya

Meaning & Definition

EnglishTagalog
noun
The state of being free or not dependent on others.
Our country declared its independence on June 12, 1898.
Ang ating bansa ay nagdeklara ng independensya noong 12 Hunyo 1898.
Condition of having its own government or control.
The independence of a country is important for its development.
Ang independensya ng isang bansa ay mahalaga para sa kanyang pag-unlad.
Freedom from the influence or control of other entities.
Filipinos have long dreamed of their independence from foreign powers.
Matagal nang pinapangarap ng mga Pilipino ang kanilang independensya mula sa dayuhang kapangyarihan.

Etymology

Refers to the term 'independence', from the Latin 'independens'.

Common Phrases and Expressions

Independence Day
Day of celebrating independence.
Araw ng Kasarinlan
So-called Independence Month
Month of commemorating efforts toward freedom.
Tinaguriang Buwan ng Independensya

Related Words

freedom
The state of being free or unencumbered.
kalayaan
rebellion
Resistance or uprising against those in power.
rebelyon

Slang Meanings

freedom
I’m so happy that we have our independence from foreign powers!
Sobrang saya na may independensya na tayo mula sa mga banyaga!
self-sufficient
We should be independent in financial matters.
Dapat maging independyente na tayo sa mga pinansyal na usapin.
not relying on others
I don’t want to be a burden, I want to be independent and not rely on others.
Ayoko nang maging burden, gusto ko na laging independensya, hindi umaasa sa iba.
to be independent
I need to be independent and show my independence.
Kailangan kong makapag-isa at ipakita ang aking independensya.