kumpormidad
kumpormidád with stress marks
conformity
Usage Note
Kumpormidad is a Spanish loanword (from conformidad) used in formal and academic contexts to describe adherence to norms, rules, or expectations. Filipino society places high value on social harmony, making this concept culturally significant alongside related ideas like pakikisama.
Examples
" Mahalaga ang kumpormidad sa batas. "
Natural Translation
Conformity to the law is important.
Literal Translation
Important the conformity to-the law.
" Inaasahan ng lipunan ang kumpormidad sa mga alituntunin. "
Natural Translation
Society expects conformity to the rules.
Literal Translation
Expected-by-the society the conformity to-the rules.
" Bagaman pinahahalagahan ng marami ang kumpormidad sa lipunan, may mga pagkakataong ang paninindigan sa sariling paniniwala ang higit na tama. "
Natural Translation
Although many value conformity in society, there are times when standing by one's own beliefs is what is more right.
Literal Translation
Although valued by-many the conformity in society, there times that the standing-firm on own belief the more right.
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