Usage Note
Ritwal is an English loanword used in religious, cultural, and anthropological contexts. The Philippines has a rich tradition of both indigenous anito ceremonies and Catholic rites, and ritwal covers both — making it a word that bridges pre-colonial and contemporary Filipino spiritual life.
Examples
" Sinunod nila ang lumang ritwal. "
Natural Translation
They followed the old ritual.
Literal Translation
Followed they the old ritual.
" Ito ay isang lumang ritwal ng tribo. "
Natural Translation
This is an old ritual of the tribe.
Literal Translation
This is a old ritual of tribe.
" Bago magtanim, isinasagawa ng mga magsasaka ang sinaunang ritwal upang humingi ng masaganang ani sa mga ninuno. "
Natural Translation
Before planting, the farmers perform the ancient ritual to ask the ancestors for a bountiful harvest.
Literal Translation
Before to-plant, perform of the farmers the ancient ritual to ask of bountiful harvest to the ancestors.
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