Usage Note
Kulto is a Spanish loanword (from culto) that in the Philippines can refer to small unorthodox religious sects or to the broader concept of a cult following. In a country where religious life is intense, the word carries a negative connotation when applied to groups seen as manipulative or dangerous.
Examples
" Sumali siya sa kulto. "
Natural Translation
He joined a cult.
Literal Translation
Joined he to cult.
" Nagbabala ang pamahalaan laban sa mga kulto na nagsamantala sa mga tao. "
Natural Translation
The government is warning against cults that exploit people.
Literal Translation
Warning the government against the cults that exploited the people.
" Maraming kabataan ang naloloko ng mga kulto na nangangako ng kaligtasan ngunit kumukuha ng kanilang pera at malayang pag-iisip. "
Natural Translation
Many young people are deceived by cults that promise salvation but take away their money and freedom of thought.
Literal Translation
Many youth the deceived by the cults that promise of salvation but take of their money and free thinking.
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