Usage Note
Idolatriya is borrowed from Spanish 'idolatría', rooted in the colonial Catholic context of the Philippines, and is used primarily in religious discourse to describe the worship of idols or false gods. In contemporary usage it may also appear figuratively to describe excessive devotion to a person or thing.
Examples
" Kasalanan ang idolatriya. "
Natural Translation
Idolatry is a sin.
Literal Translation
Sin the idolatry.
" Ang idolatriya ay ipinagbabawal ng simbahan. "
Natural Translation
Idolatry is forbidden by the church.
Literal Translation
The idolatry is forbidden of-the church.
" Para sa ilang relihiyon, ang sobrang paghanga sa mga bantog na tao ay isang anyo ng idolatriya. "
Natural Translation
For some religions, excessive admiration of famous people is a form of idolatry.
Literal Translation
For some religion, the excessive admiration of (plural) famous person is one form of idolatry.
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