karima-rimarim
karima-rimárim with stress marks
loathsome, filthy
Usage Note
Karima-rimarim is an intensified reduplicated form expressing extreme disgust or revulsion — something loathsome, filthy, or morally repugnant. It applies to both physical filth and morally objectionable behavior, and carries a strong emotional charge in any context.
Examples
" Karima-rimarim ang amoy ng basura. "
Natural Translation
The smell of the garbage is loathsome.
Literal Translation
Loathsome the smell of-the garbage.
" Karima-rimarim ang ginawa ng lalaki sa kanyang kapwa. "
Natural Translation
What the man did to his/her neighbor was utterly loathsome.
Literal Translation
Loathsome the did of-the man to-the his/her fellow-being.
" Karima-rimarim para sa marami ang pang-aabuso sa mga bata, kaya mariin itong tinutuligsa ng lipunan. "
Natural Translation
The abuse of children is loathsome to many, which is why society strongly condemns it.
Literal Translation
Loathsome for many the abuse to children, so strongly this is-condemned by-the society.
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