ingkisisyon
ingkisisyón with stress marks
inquisition
Usage Note
Ingkisisyon comes from Spanish Inquisición and refers historically to the Catholic Inquisition, which had a presence in the Philippines during the colonial period. It is also used figuratively to describe aggressive or invasive questioning, though it is more common in history lessons than in everyday conversation.
Examples
" Pinag-usapan namin ang ingkisisyon. "
Natural Translation
We talked about the inquisition.
Literal Translation
Discussed by-us the inquisition.
" Pinag-aralan ng klase ang kasaysayan ng ingkisisyon sa Pilipinas. "
Natural Translation
The class studied the history of the inquisition in the Philippines.
Literal Translation
Studied by-the class the history of-the inquisition in Philippines.
" Bagaman matagal nang nakalipas ang panahon ng ingkisisyon, ginagamit pa rin ang salitang ito para ilarawan ang mabagsik na pagtatanong. "
Natural Translation
Although the era of the inquisition is long past, this word is still used to describe harsh interrogation.
Literal Translation
Although long already passed the time of inquisition, used still also the word this to describe the harsh questioning.
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