anomalya
anomálya with stress marks
anomaly, abnormality
Usage Note
Anomalya is borrowed from Spanish 'anomalía' and in Filipino usage most strongly refers to corruption, irregularity, or scandal — particularly in government and institutional contexts. Saying someone has committed an 'anomalya' in office implies corrupt or fraudulent conduct, going beyond the scientific meaning of mere abnormality.
Examples
" May anomalya sa bilang ng pera. "
Natural Translation
There's an irregularity in the money count.
Literal Translation
Have anomaly in count of money.
" Nag-imbestiga ang senado sa anomalya sa kontrata. "
Natural Translation
The senate investigated the anomaly in the contract.
Literal Translation
Investigated the senate the anomaly in-the contract.
" Matapos lumabas ang anomalya sa proyekto, agad na nag-imbestiga ang mga awtoridad sa mga opisyal na sangkot. "
Natural Translation
After the anomaly in the project came to light, the authorities immediately investigated the officials involved.
Literal Translation
After came-out the anomaly in-the project, immediately investigated the plural authority the plural official that involved.
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