monogamya
monogámya with stress marks
monogamy
Usage Note
Monogamya is borrowed from Spanish monogamia and denotes the practice of having only one spouse or partner at a time. In Philippine civil law bigamy is criminalized, making monogamya the only legally recognized form of marriage — though this is sometimes discussed alongside Muslim Filipino communities where different legal frameworks apply.
Examples
" Naniniwala ako sa monogamya. "
Natural Translation
I believe in monogamy.
Literal Translation
Believing I in monogamy.
" Ang batas ng ating bansa ay mahigpit na sumusunod sa prinsipyo ng monogamya. "
Natural Translation
The law of our country strictly follows the principle of monogamy.
Literal Translation
The law of our country is strict that following to principle of monogamy.
" Para sa marami, ang monogamya ay hindi lamang batas kundi isang pangakong dapat panatilihin sa buong buhay. "
Natural Translation
For many, monogamy is not just a law but a promise that must be kept for one's whole life.
Literal Translation
For to many, the monogamy is not only law but a promise-that should be-kept in whole life.
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