dogmatiko
dogmátiko with stress marks
dogmatic
Usage Note
Dogmatiko is a Spanish loanword from dogmático describing someone who rigidly adheres to a set of doctrines without openness to questioning them. It carries a mildly critical tone and is used in religious, political, and academic discussions to describe inflexible thinking.
Examples
" Dogmatiko siya sa pananampalataya. "
Natural Translation
He/She is dogmatic in faith.
Literal Translation
Dogmatic he/she in-the faith.
" Ang guro ay masyadong dogmatiko. "
Natural Translation
The teacher is too dogmatic.
Literal Translation
The teacher is too-much dogmatic.
" Mahirap makipagtalo sa taong dogmatiko dahil hindi niya tinatanggap ang anumang ebidensyang labag sa kaniyang paniniwala. "
Natural Translation
It is hard to argue with a dogmatic person because he/she will not accept any evidence that contradicts his/her beliefs.
Literal Translation
Hard to-argue with person dogmatic because not he/she accepts the any evidence that-contradicts to his/her belief.
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