Usage Note
Karnal is a Spanish loanword used in religious and moral discourse to describe desires or acts of a physical, bodily, or sexual nature. It appears more in formal, theological, or literary contexts than in everyday casual speech.
Examples
" Karnal na pagnanasa iyon. "
Natural Translation
That is carnal desire.
Literal Translation
Carnal desire that.
" Binabanggit ng pari ang mga karnal na kasalanan sa kanyang sermon. "
Natural Translation
The priest mentions carnal sins in his/her sermon.
Literal Translation
Mentions the priest the carnal sins in his/her sermon.
" Itinuturo ng marami sa relihiyon na dapat pigilin ang karnal na pagnanasa upang mapanatili ang kalinisan ng puso at isipan. "
Natural Translation
Many in religion teach that carnal desire should be restrained in order to preserve the purity of heart and mind.
Literal Translation
Teaching of-the many in religion that should restrain the carnal that desire to preserve the cleanliness of-the heart and mind.
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