matrimonyal
matrimonýal with stress marks
matrimonial
Usage Note
Matrimonyal is from Spanish 'matrimonial' and is used primarily in formal, legal, or religious contexts to describe matters relating to marriage, such as matrimonyal rights or obligations. It is more common in written than spoken Tagalog.
Examples
" Matrimonyal ang singsing. "
Natural Translation
The ring is matrimonial.
Literal Translation
Matrimonial the ring.
" Inayos nila ang kanilang matrimonyal na kama pagkatapos ng kasal. "
Natural Translation
They arranged their matrimonial bed after the wedding.
Literal Translation
Arranged they the their matrimonial [na] bed after of-the wedding.
" Binasa ng abogado ang matrimonyal na kasunduan bago pumirma ang dalawang panig sa harap ng saksi. "
Natural Translation
The lawyer read the matrimonial agreement before the two parties signed in front of a witness.
Literal Translation
Read of lawyer the matrimonial [na] agreement before sign the two sides in front of witness.
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