Usage Note
Kasukdulan refers to the peak or climax of a situation — the highest point of intensity in a story, event, or emotion. It is used in literary analysis, drama, and everyday speech to describe the turning point or most intense moment. It can be positive or negative in connotation depending on context.
Examples
" Nakakatuwa ang kasukdulan. "
Natural Translation
The climax is delightful.
Literal Translation
Delightful the climax.
" Ang kasukdulan ng pelikula ay nang matagpuan nila ang bata. "
Natural Translation
The climax of the film was when they found the child.
Literal Translation
The climax of-the film was when found they the child.
" Sa kasukdulan ng nobela, napilitan ang bayani na pumili sa pagitan ng pamilya at ng kanyang prinsipyo. "
Natural Translation
At the climax of the novel, the hero was forced to choose between family and his principles.
Literal Translation
At-the climax of-the novel, was-forced the hero to choose between of family and of his principle.
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