kontradiksiyon
contradiction
Usage Note
Kontradiksiyon is a Spanish loanword used in formal argumentation, philosophy, and everyday speech when pointing out inconsistencies. The phrase may kontradiksiyon is common in debates and discussions.
Examples
" May kontradiksiyon sa sinabi mo. "
Natural Translation
There is a contradiction in what you said.
Literal Translation
Has contradiction in-the said your.
" May kontradiksiyon sa pagitan ng sinabi niya at ng kanyang ginawa. "
Natural Translation
There is a contradiction between what he/she said and what he/she did.
Literal Translation
Has contradiction in the between-of the said he/she and the his/her done.
" Itinuro ng abogado ang kontradiksiyon sa pahayag ng testigo upang patunayang hindi mapagkakatiwalaan ang kanyang salaysay. "
Natural Translation
The lawyer pointed out the contradiction in the witness's statement to prove that his/her account could not be trusted.
Literal Translation
Pointed-out by-the lawyer the contradiction in-the statement of-the witness to prove-that not trustworthy the his/her account.
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