Usage Note
Sakripisyo is borrowed from Spanish sacrificio and is deeply embedded in Filipino Catholic culture, used for both the sacrifice of Christ and everyday personal hardship endured for family or others. It reflects the Filipino value of pagsasakripisyo — the willingness to suffer quietly for loved ones.
Examples
" Malaki ang sakripisyo niya. "
Natural Translation
His/Her sacrifice is great.
Literal Translation
Big the sacrifice his/her.
" Malaki ang kanyang sakripisyo. "
Natural Translation
His/Her sacrifice is big.
Literal Translation
Big the his/her sacrifice.
" Hindi malilimutan ng mga anak ang sakripisyo ng kanilang mga magulang na nagtrabaho sa ibang bansa para sa kanila. "
Natural Translation
The children will never forget the sacrifice of their parents who worked abroad for them.
Literal Translation
Not to-be-forgotten by-the children the sacrifice of their parents that worked in other country for them.
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