kontrobersiya
kontrobersíya with stress marks
controversy
Usage Note
Kontrobersiya is an English loanword commonly used in news, politics, and entertainment. Filipino media and social media are highly engaged with controversies involving celebrities, politicians, and public figures, making it a high-frequency word in daily discourse.
Examples
" Maraming kontrobersiya ngayon. "
Natural Translation
There are many controversies now.
Literal Translation
Many controversy now.
" Lumabas sa balita ang kontrobersiya tungkol sa kanya. "
Natural Translation
The controversy about him/her came out in the news.
Literal Translation
Came-out in-the news the controversy about him/her.
" Lumaki ang kontrobersiya nang lumabas ang mga lumang larawan ng pulitiko, kaya napilitan siyang magpaliwanag sa publiko. "
Natural Translation
The controversy grew when the old photos of the politician came out, so he was forced to explain himself to the public.
Literal Translation
Grew the controversy when came-out the old photos of-the politician, so was-forced he to-explain to-the public.
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