Katoliko
Katóliko with stress marks
Catholic
Usage Note
Katoliko, from Spanish católico, means Catholic — and in the Philippines, the largest predominantly Catholic country in Asia, the word carries significant cultural and social weight beyond mere religious denomination. Being Katoliko shapes family traditions, holidays, and community life throughout the archipelago, from fiestas to funeral rites.
Examples
" Katoliko ang pamilya namin. "
Natural Translation
Our family is Catholic.
Literal Translation
Catholic the family our.
" Katoliko ang karamihan sa mga Pilipino. "
Natural Translation
Most Filipinos are Catholic.
Literal Translation
Catholic the majority of-the Filipinos.
" Bilang mga Katoliko, nagsisimba ang aming pamilya tuwing Linggo at sumusunod sa mga tradisyon ng aming pananampalataya. "
Natural Translation
As Catholics, our family goes to church every Sunday and follows the traditions of our faith.
Literal Translation
As [pl] Catholic, goes-to-church the our family every Sunday and follows to [pl] tradition of our faith.
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