moral
morál with stress marks
moral lesson; morale
Usage Note
Moral is borrowed from Spanish and functions as both a noun and adjective: as a noun it means the lesson of a story or group morale, and as an adjective it describes something ethical or virtuous. The phrase 'moral ng kwento' is a standard element in Filipino storytelling and classroom discussions.
Examples
" Ano ang moral ng kwento? "
Natural Translation
What is the moral of the story?
Literal Translation
What the moral of-the story?
" Ang kwentong ito ay nagbibigay ng magandang moral para sa mga kabataan. "
Natural Translation
This story gives a good moral lesson for the youth.
Literal Translation
The story this is giving of good moral for to plural youth.
" Ipinaliwanag ng guro na ang moral ng kwento ay tungkol sa halaga ng katapatan sa kapwa. "
Natural Translation
The teacher explained that the moral of the story is about the value of honesty toward others.
Literal Translation
Explained of-the teacher that the moral of-the story is about to-the value of honesty to fellow.
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