From root: mundo
Usage Note
Kamunduhan describes an obsession with earthly desires or carnal pleasures. It is frequently encountered in religious or philosophical discussions.
Examples
" Iwasan ang kamunduhan. "
Natural Translation
Avoid worldliness.
Literal Translation
Avoid the worldliness.
" Iwasan ang labis na kamunduhan. "
Natural Translation
Avoid excessive worldliness.
Literal Translation
Avoid the excessive that worldliness.
" Itinuro ng pari na ang tunay na kaligayahan ay matatagpuan sa pananampalataya, hindi sa kamunduhan at materyal na bagay. "
Natural Translation
The priest taught that true happiness is found in faith, not in worldliness and material things.
Literal Translation
Taught of priest that the true happiness is found in faith, not in worldliness and material things.
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