korte suprema
kórte supréma with stress marks
supreme court
Usage Note
Korte suprema is the highest court in the Philippine judicial system and appears constantly in legal, political, and news contexts. Filipinos follow its decisions closely, especially on landmark constitutional cases, and it is often abbreviated as 'SC' in English-language news.
Examples
" Nasa Maynila ang Korte Suprema. "
Natural Translation
The Supreme Court is in Manila.
Literal Translation
At Manila the Court Supreme.
" Ang Korte Suprema ang nagpasya sa kaso. "
Natural Translation
The Supreme Court decided the case.
Literal Translation
The Court Supreme the-one-who-decided the case.
" Maraming taong naghintay sa labas ng gusali habang inaasahan ang pasya ng Korte Suprema sa mahalagang kaso ng halalan. "
Natural Translation
Many people waited outside the building while awaiting the Supreme Court's decision on the important election case.
Literal Translation
Many people waited at-the outside of-the building while awaiting the decision of-the Court Supreme on-the important case of-the election.
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