sodomiya
sodomiyá with stress marks
sodomy
Usage Note
Sodomiya is borrowed from Spanish 'sodomía' — from the biblical city of Sodom — and is a formal legal and religious term referring to anal intercourse or certain non-procreative sexual acts. It appears in legal codes, religious discourse, and historical texts; it is not used in casual conversation and carries strong moral and legal weight in Philippine law and Catholic tradition.
Examples
" Ipinagbabawal ng batas ang sodomiya. "
Natural Translation
The law prohibits sodomy.
Literal Translation
Prohibited by law the sodomy.
" Isang kasalanan ang sodomiya. "
Natural Translation
Sodomy is a sin.
Literal Translation
A sin the sodomy.
" Sa lumang kodigo ng batas, itinuturing na isang krimen ang sodomiya at may katumbas itong parusa. "
Natural Translation
In the old legal code, sodomy was considered a crime and carried a corresponding penalty.
Literal Translation
In old code of law, considered as a crime the sodomy and has equivalent this penalty.
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