bayubay
bayúbay with stress marks
body hanging on a cross
Usage Note
Bayubay describes the posture of a body suspended on a cross or hung with arms stretched out, particularly in the context of the Passion of Christ. The word is primarily encountered in religious literature, Passion plays (Senakulo), and Holy Week observances, reflecting the deep Catholic tradition in Filipino culture.
Examples
" Nakikita ang bayubay tuwing Mahal na Araw. "
Natural Translation
The body on the cross is seen every Holy Week.
Literal Translation
Is-seen the hanging-body every Holy Week.
" Inilalarawan ng bayubay ni Kristo ang paghihirap para sa sangkatauhan. "
Natural Translation
The image of Christ's hanging body on the cross depicts his/her suffering for humanity.
Literal Translation
Depicted-by the hanging-body of Christ the suffering for humanity.
" Sa senakulo, ipinapakita ng bayubay ni Kristo ang lalim ng kanyang sakripisyo para sa sangkatauhan. "
Natural Translation
In the Passion play, the image of Christ hanging on the cross shows the depth of his sacrifice for humanity.
Literal Translation
In the Passion-play, is-shown by-the hanging-body of Christ the depth of his sacrifice for humanity.
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