ireberente
ireberénte with stress marks
irreverent
Usage Note
Ireberente is a Spanish loanword describing someone who shows disrespect toward sacred persons, institutions, or traditions. In the Philippines, where religious reverence is deeply embedded in culture, the term carries significant social weight in religious and civic discussions.
Examples
" Ireberente ang biro niya. "
Natural Translation
His joke is irreverent.
Literal Translation
Irreverent the joke his.
" Ang ireberenteng komento niya ay nagalit sa mga matatanda. "
Natural Translation
His/Her irreverent remark angered the elders.
Literal Translation
The irreverent-comment his/her angered the elders.
" Itinuring ng marami na ireberente ang kaniyang pananalita sapagkat hindi niya iginalang ang mga tradisyon ng simbahan. "
Natural Translation
Many considered his remarks irreverent because he did not respect the traditions of the church.
Literal Translation
Considered by-many that irreverent the his speech because not he respected the traditions of-the church.
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