kasal
kasál with stress marks
wedding; marriage
Usage Note
Kasal functions as both the noun for a wedding ceremony and the adjective meaning married. It is a deeply significant cultural event in the Philippines, typically involving a large church ceremony, multiple sponsors, and an extended family celebration that can last all day.
Examples
" Maganda ang kasal nila. "
Natural Translation
Their wedding was beautiful.
Literal Translation
Beautiful the wedding their.
" Pupunta kami sa kanilang kasal. "
Natural Translation
We are going to their wedding.
Literal Translation
Going we to their wedding.
" Inanyayahan kami sa kasal ng pinsan ko sa probinsya, kaya kailangan naming umuwi nang maaga. "
Natural Translation
We were invited to my cousin's wedding in the province, so we need to go home early.
Literal Translation
Invited we to wedding of cousin my in province, so need our go-home early.
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