katedral
katedrál with stress marks
cathedral
Usage Note
Katedral, from Spanish catedral, refers to a cathedral — and in the predominantly Catholic Philippines, these are central landmarks in most cities. Centuries-old structures like the Manila Cathedral and Cebu Metropolitan Cathedral are called katedral and serve as venues for major religious and civic events.
Examples
" Malaki ang katedral sa bayan. "
Natural Translation
The cathedral in town is big.
Literal Translation
Big the cathedral in town.
" Pinuntahan nila ang katedral para sa misa ng Pasko. "
Natural Translation
They went to the cathedral for the Christmas mass.
Literal Translation
Went they the cathedral for the mass of Christmas.
" Tuwing Linggo, dumarami ang mga taong nagsisimba sa lumang katedral na itinayo pa noong panahon ng mga Espanyol. "
Natural Translation
Every Sunday, more and more people attend mass at the old cathedral that was built way back in the Spanish era.
Literal Translation
Every Sunday, increase the people-that attending-mass at-the old cathedral that was-built still during time of the Spanish.
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