indulhensiya
indulhensiyá with stress marks
indulgence
Usage Note
Indulhensiya comes from Spanish indulgencia and carries both a Catholic religious meaning — a Church-granted remission of punishment for sin — and a more general sense of lenient treatment or self-gratification. The religious sense is historically significant in the Philippines given centuries of Spanish colonial influence.
Examples
" Humingi siya ng indulhensiya. "
Natural Translation
He/She asked for an indulgence.
Literal Translation
Asked-for he/she indulgence.
" Humingi siya ng indulhensiya mula sa pari para sa kanyang mga kasalanan. "
Natural Translation
He/She sought an indulgence from the priest for his/her sins.
Literal Translation
Sought he/she indulgence from the priest for his/her sins.
" Noong panahon ng Espanyol, naniniwala ang marami na makakamit ang indulhensiya kapalit ng panalangin at kabutihang-loob sa simbahan. "
Natural Translation
During the Spanish era, many believed that an indulgence could be obtained in exchange for prayer and goodwill toward the church.
Literal Translation
During time of Spanish, believe the many that can-obtain the indulgence in-exchange of prayer and goodwill to-the church.
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