matrimonyo
matrimónyo with stress marks
matrimony
Usage Note
Matrimonyo comes from Spanish 'matrimonio' and refers to the institution or sacrament of marriage, especially in a Catholic religious context. Given the Philippines' strong Catholic heritage, matrimonyo carries both legal and deeply spiritual connotations.
Examples
" Banal ang matrimonyo. "
Natural Translation
Matrimony is holy.
Literal Translation
Holy the matrimony.
" Ang matrimonyo ay isang banal na sakramento sa simbahan. "
Natural Translation
Matrimony is a holy sacrament in the church.
Literal Translation
The matrimony is one [ng] holy [na] sacrament in-the church.
" Para sa maraming Pilipino, ang matrimonyo ay isang pangakong dapat panindigan habang sila ay nabubuhay. "
Natural Translation
For many Filipinos, matrimony is a promise that must be upheld for as long as they live.
Literal Translation
For to many Filipino, the matrimony is one promise [na] should upheld while they are living.
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