kremasyon
kremasyón with stress marks
cremation
Usage Note
Kremasyon refers to the practice of cremating a body after death. While traditional Catholic burial remains the norm in the Philippines, kremasyon has become more accepted in urban areas due to space and cost considerations, and the topic is handled with care and respect in conversation.
Examples
" Pinili nila ang kremasyon. "
Natural Translation
They chose cremation.
Literal Translation
Chosen they the cremation.
" Pinili ng pamilya ang kremasyon dahil sa kahirapan ng transportasyon. "
Natural Translation
The family chose cremation because of the difficulty of transportation.
Literal Translation
Chosen the family the cremation because of-the difficulty of-the transportation.
" Bagaman bago pa rin sa marami, mas pinipili ngayon ng ilang pamilya sa lungsod ang kremasyon dahil sa kakulangan ng espasyo sa sementeryo. "
Natural Translation
Although it is still new to many, some families in the city now prefer cremation because of the lack of space in cemeteries.
Literal Translation
Although new still to many, more preferred now by some families in city the cremation because of lack of space in cemetery.
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