kanibal
kanibál with stress marks
cannibal
Usage Note
Kanibal is borrowed from English and appears in historical discussions of pre-colonial Filipino societies and tribal warfare, in horror fiction and film, and in media coverage of crime. In modern usage it is primarily encountered in academic, journalistic, or entertainment contexts rather than everyday speech.
Examples
" May kanibal sa kuwentong-bayan. "
Natural Translation
There is a cannibal in the folktale.
Literal Translation
There-is cannibal in-the folktale.
" Sa ilang kwentong katutubong Filipino, binanggit ang mga kanibal sa mga sinaunang digmaan. "
Natural Translation
In some indigenous Filipino stories, cannibals are mentioned in ancient wars.
Literal Translation
In some stories indigenous Filipino, mentioned the cannibals in-the ancient wars.
" Bagaman madalas gamitin sa mga pelikulang katatakutan, ang salitang kanibal ay lumilitaw rin sa seryosong pag-aaral ng kasaysayan at antropolohiya. "
Natural Translation
Although it is often used in horror films, the word cannibal also appears in serious studies of history and anthropology.
Literal Translation
Although often used in-the films horror, the word cannibal appears also in serious study of history and anthropology.
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