Kristiyano
Kristiyáno with stress marks
Christian
Usage Note
Kristiyano refers to a person who follows Christianity and is used in everyday and formal contexts to identify religious affiliation. Historically, the term was also used during the colonial era to distinguish lowland Christianized Filipinos from indigenous non-Christian peoples — a usage still encountered in historical texts.
Examples
" Kristiyano ang buong pamilya namin. "
Natural Translation
Our whole family is Christian.
Literal Translation
Christian the whole family our.
" Siya ay isang tapat na Kristiyano na laging dumadalo sa misa. "
Natural Translation
He/She is a devout Christian who always attends Mass.
Literal Translation
He/She is a faithful Christian the-one-who always attends in-the mass.
" Bilang isang Kristiyano, naniniwala siyang dapat tulungan ang mahihirap, kaya nagboboluntaryo siya tuwing Sabado sa kanilang simbahan. "
Natural Translation
As a Christian, he believes that the poor should be helped, so he volunteers every Saturday at their church.
Literal Translation
As a Christian, believes he-that should be-helped the poor, so volunteers he every Saturday at-the their church.
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