ontolohiko
ontolóhiko with stress marks
ontological
Usage Note
Ontolohiko is an adjective borrowed from Spanish, used in formal philosophical and theological contexts to describe arguments or questions related to the nature of being and existence. The ontolohikong argumento for God's existence is the most common context where this word appears in Filipino academic texts.
Examples
" Ontolohiko ang tanong na iyon. "
Natural Translation
That question is ontological.
Literal Translation
Ontological the question that.
" Ang kanyang pananaw ay may batayang ontolohiko. "
Natural Translation
His/her perspective has an ontological basis.
Literal Translation
The his/her perspective has basis ontological.
" Ipinaliwanag ng guro ang ontolohikong argumento para sa pag-iral ng Diyos habang nagtatalo ang mga mag-aaral. "
Natural Translation
The teacher explained the ontological argument for the existence of God while the students debated.
Literal Translation
Explained the teacher the ontological argument for the existence of God while debating the students.
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