solemne
solémne with stress marks
solemn
Usage Note
Solemne is borrowed from Spanish 'solemne' and describes ceremonies, occasions, or expressions that are grave, dignified, and formally serious. It appears in religious, legal, and ceremonial contexts and is more formal than everyday equivalents like seryoso; a solemne na pangako is a solemn vow.
Examples
" Solemne ang misa kanina. "
Natural Translation
The Mass earlier was solemn.
Literal Translation
Solemn the Mass earlier.
" Solemne ang seremonya sa simbahan. "
Natural Translation
The ceremony at the church is solemn.
Literal Translation
Solemn the ceremony at church.
" Solemne ang kapaligiran sa libingan habang taimtim na nagdarasal ang mga naulila para sa kanilang yumao. "
Natural Translation
The atmosphere at the cemetery was solemn as the bereaved prayed earnestly for their departed.
Literal Translation
Solemn the surroundings at cemetery while earnestly praying the bereaved for their departed.
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