rekonsilyasyon
rekonsilyasyón with stress marks
reconciliation
Usage Note
Rekonsilyasyon is a Spanish loanword used in political, familial, and religious contexts to describe the restoration of friendly relations. In Catholic practice it also refers to the sacrament of reconciliation, reinforcing its deep spiritual resonance in Filipino culture.
Examples
" Kailangan nila ng rekonsilyasyon. "
Natural Translation
They need reconciliation.
Literal Translation
Need they of reconciliation.
" Mahalaga ang rekonsilyasyon para sa kapayapaan. "
Natural Translation
Reconciliation is important for peace.
Literal Translation
Important the reconciliation for the peace.
" Matagal man silang nag-away, naghahangad pa rin ang magkapatid ng tunay na rekonsilyasyon bago pumanaw ang kanilang ama. "
Natural Translation
Although they quarreled for a long time, the siblings still long for genuine reconciliation before their father passes away.
Literal Translation
Long-time though they quarreled, longing still the siblings of true reconciliation before passes-away the their father.
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