kordero
kordéro with stress marks
lamb
Usage Note
Kordero is a Spanish loanword used in religious contexts — most notably Kordero ng Diyos (Lamb of God) — and also in everyday speech for young sheep. In secular, agricultural contexts tupa is generally preferred for sheep.
Examples
" May munting kordero sa bukid. "
Natural Translation
There is a little lamb in the field.
Literal Translation
There-is little lamb in-the field.
" Ang kordero ay simbolo ng kalinisan at kabaitan. "
Natural Translation
The lamb is a symbol of purity and kindness.
Literal Translation
The lamb is symbol of-the purity and kindness.
" Tuwing Mahal na Araw, inaawit sa simbahan ang panalangin sa Kordero ng Diyos nang may taimtim na damdamin. "
Natural Translation
During Holy Week, the prayer to the Lamb of God is sung in church with heartfelt devotion.
Literal Translation
Every Holy-Week, being-sung in-the church the prayer to-the Lamb of God with solemn feeling.
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