Usage Note
Kris (also spelled kalis) is a traditional asymmetrical dagger with a distinctive wavy blade, originating in the Malay world and found throughout maritime Southeast Asia. Among Moro peoples of the Philippines it carries deep cultural, spiritual, and martial significance, and is recognized by UNESCO as an Intangible Cultural Heritage.
Examples
" May kris ang lolo ko. "
Natural Translation
My grandfather has a kris.
Literal Translation
Has kris the grandfather my.
" Matalas ang lumang kris. "
Natural Translation
The old double-edged blade is sharp.
Literal Translation
Sharp the old double-edged blade.
" Ang kris na minana namin sa mga ninuno ay hindi lamang sandata kundi simbolo rin ng aming pagkakakilanlan bilang mga Moro. "
Natural Translation
The kris we inherited from our ancestors is not only a weapon but also a symbol of our identity as Moro people.
Literal Translation
The kris that inherited we from the ancestors is not only weapon but symbol also of our identity as the Moro.
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