kanibalismo
kanibálismo with stress marks
cannibalism
Usage Note
Kanibalismo is formed from kanibal with the Spanish suffix -ismo and is used in anthropological, historical, and journalistic contexts. In Philippine academic discourse it arises in discussions of pre-colonial practices or colonial accounts, some of which historians consider exaggerated or fabricated — it is not part of ordinary daily conversation.
Examples
" Mabigat na paksa ang kanibalismo. "
Natural Translation
Cannibalism is a heavy topic.
Literal Translation
Heavy that topic the cannibalism.
" Tinatalakay ng mga historyador ang kanibalismo bilang bahagi ng ilang sinaunang kultura. "
Natural Translation
Historians discuss cannibalism as part of some ancient cultures.
Literal Translation
Discussing the historians the cannibalism as part of some ancient cultures.
" Maraming pananaliksik ang nagpapatunay na ang ilang ulat tungkol sa kanibalismo noong panahon ng kolonyalismo ay pinalaki upang bigyang-katwiran ang pananakop. "
Natural Translation
Much research proves that some accounts of cannibalism during the colonial era were exaggerated to justify the conquest.
Literal Translation
Many research the proves that the some report about the cannibalism during time of colonialism was enlarged to justify the conquest.
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