insolensiya
insolénsiýa with stress marks
insolence
Usage Note
Insolensiya comes from Spanish insolencia and is a formal word describing rude or disrespectful behavior, especially toward authority or elders. In Filipino culture, where paggalang toward elders is a core value, insolence is considered a serious social failing.
Examples
" Galit ako sa insolensiya niya. "
Natural Translation
I am angry at his insolence.
Literal Translation
Angry I at insolence his.
" Hindi matanggap ng guro ang insolensiya ng estudyante. "
Natural Translation
The teacher could not accept the student's insolence.
Literal Translation
Not accept of-the teacher the insolence of-the student.
" Pinarusahan ng paaralan ang bata dahil sa insolensiyang ipinakita niya sa mga gurong sumubok na tumulong sa kanya. "
Natural Translation
The school punished the child because of the insolence he showed toward the teachers who tried to help him.
Literal Translation
Punished by-the school the child because of insolence-that showed he to the teachers-that tried to-help to him.
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