Kristiyanismo
Kristiyanísmo with stress marks
Christianity
Usage Note
Kristiyanismo refers to the Christian religion, and the Philippines — the largest predominantly Christian nation in Asia — gives the word a central place in religious, historical, and sociological discussion. Filipino national identity is deeply intertwined with Kristiyanismo, particularly its Catholic expression.
Examples
" Laganap ang Kristiyanismo sa bansa. "
Natural Translation
Christianity is widespread in the country.
Literal Translation
Widespread the Christianity in-the country.
" Kumalat ang Kristiyanismo sa Pilipinas noong panahon ng kolonyalismo. "
Natural Translation
Christianity spread in the Philippines during the colonial period.
Literal Translation
Spread the Christianity in-the Philippines during time of-the colonialism.
" Bago dumating ang mga Espanyol, iba't ibang paniniwala ang sinusunod ng mga ninuno natin bago naging laganap ang Kristiyanismo sa kapuluan. "
Natural Translation
Before the Spanish arrived, our ancestors followed various beliefs before Christianity became widespread in the archipelago.
Literal Translation
Before arrived the Spaniards, various beliefs the followed of-the ancestors our before became widespread the Christianity in-the archipelago.
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