reengkarnasyon
reengkarnasyón with stress marks
reincarnation
Usage Note
Reengkarnasyon comes from Spanish 'reencarnación' and while the Philippines is predominantly Catholic, belief in reincarnation exists in folk religion and among Filipino Buddhists and New Age practitioners. The term appears in philosophical and spiritual discussions.
Examples
" Naniniwala siya sa reengkarnasyon. "
Natural Translation
He/she believes in reincarnation.
Literal Translation
Believes he/she in reincarnation.
" Naniniwala siya sa reengkarnasyon ng kaluluwa. "
Natural Translation
He/She believes in the reincarnation of the soul.
Literal Translation
Believes he/she in-the reincarnation of-the soul.
" Ayon sa ilang tradisyon, ang reengkarnasyon ay isang paulit-ulit na siklo ng kapanganakan at kamatayan ng kaluluwa. "
Natural Translation
According to some traditions, reincarnation is a repeating cycle of birth and death of the soul.
Literal Translation
According to some tradition, the reincarnation is one repeating [na] cycle of birth and death of soul.
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