Kabansaan (en. Nationality)

ka-bans-aan

Meaning & Definition

EnglishTagalog
noun
The status or character of being a citizen of a nation.
His nationality is Filipino.
Ang kanyang kabansaan ay Filipino.
The unity of a group based on their race or culture.
Love your nationality without neglecting other cultures.
Mahalin mo ang iyong kabansaan nang hindi pinapabayaan ang ibang kultura.
A legal identification of a person in a specific country.
He needs to show his documents to prove his nationality.
Kailangan niyang ipakita ang kanyang dokumento upang patunayan ang kanyang kabansaan.

Etymology

Derived from the word 'bansa' meaning community or state.

Common Phrases and Expressions

Rich in nationality
Shows the rich culture and traditions of a nation.
Mayaman ang kabansaan
Respect the nationality
You should respect the diversity of nationalities.
Igalang ang kabansaan

Related Words

nation
A complete state with its own government and territory.
bansa
citizen
A person who has legal rights in a specific country.
mamamayan

Slang Meanings

Country or ethnicity (nationality)
What’s your nationality, friend?
Anong kabansaan mo, bes?
Where are you from?
Are you Filipino by nationality?
Kabansaan mo ba'y Pinoy?