kalis
kalís with stress marks
sword, chalice
Usage Note
Kalis carries two distinct meanings: in its indigenous sense it refers to a double-edged sword of Malay-Philippine heritage (the kris), while in a Catholic liturgical context borrowed through Spanish it means chalice. Both meanings coexist, with the sword sense prominent in historical and martial-arts discourse and the chalice sense in Mass and religious ceremony.
Examples
" Hawak ng pari ang kalis. "
Natural Translation
The priest is holding the chalice.
Literal Translation
Holding of-the priest the chalice.
" Hawak ng pari ang kalis habang nag-aalay ng misa. "
Natural Translation
The priest held the chalice while offering Mass.
Literal Translation
Holding the-priest the chalice while offering-of Mass.
" Sa museo, nakadispley ang lumang kalis na ginamit umano ng mga mandirigma noong panahon ng mga Malay. "
Natural Translation
In the museum, an old kalis sword is displayed, said to have been used by warriors in the time of the Malays.
Literal Translation
In museum, displayed the old sword that used reportedly of warriors during time of the Malays.
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