suklam
suklám with stress marks
hatred; loathing
Usage Note
Suklam conveys deep disgust or moral revulsion, stronger than simple dislike. It is often used to express hatred toward injustice, cruelty, or moral corruption rather than personal enemies, and is common in literary, political, and religious discourse.
Examples
" Suklam ang nararamdaman ko. "
Natural Translation
What I feel is loathing.
Literal Translation
Loathing the feeling I.
" Puno ng suklam ang kanyang puso. "
Natural Translation
His/her heart is full of hatred.
Literal Translation
Full of hatred the his/her heart.
" Hindi ko maitago ang suklam ko sa mga taong nagsasamantala sa mahihirap at walang kalaban-laban. "
Natural Translation
I cannot hide my loathing for people who take advantage of the poor and the defenseless.
Literal Translation
Not I can-hide the loathing my to the people taking-advantage on poor and without defense.
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