kardenal
kardénal with stress marks
cardinal (official)
Usage Note
Kardenal is a Spanish loanword for a senior official of the Roman Catholic Church who ranks just below the pope. Given the Philippines' predominantly Catholic population, a cardinal's visit or appointment is considered major national news and the title is widely recognized.
Examples
" Dumating na ang kardenal. "
Natural Translation
The cardinal has arrived.
Literal Translation
Arrived already the cardinal.
" Kausap ng pari ang kardenal. "
Natural Translation
The priest is talking to the cardinal.
Literal Translation
Talking of-the priest the cardinal.
" Maraming tao ang nagtipon sa simbahan upang makinig sa misang idiniriwang ng bagong kardenal. "
Natural Translation
Many people gathered at the church to listen to the mass celebrated by the new cardinal.
Literal Translation
Many people gathered at-the church to listen to-the mass being-celebrated by new cardinal.
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