kondena
kondéna with stress marks
condemnation
Usage Note
Kondena is a Spanish loanword (from condena) covering both a judicial sentence and moral condemnation of an act. It functions in legal contexts when a court hands down a ruling, and in ethical discourse when society censures wrongdoing.
Examples
" Mabigat ang kondena sa kanya. "
Natural Translation
The sentence against him/her is heavy.
Literal Translation
Heavy the condemnation on him/her.
" Tinanggap niya ang kondena nang walang reklamo. "
Natural Translation
He/She accepted the sentence without complaint.
Literal Translation
Accepted he/she the condemnation without complaint.
" Naglabas ng mariing kondena ang mga grupo matapos mabalitaan ang karahasang naganap sa nayon. "
Natural Translation
The groups issued a strong condemnation after hearing about the violence that took place in the village.
Literal Translation
Issued of firm condemnation the groups after to-be-informed the violence that-happened in village.
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