kasumpa-sumpa
detestable or accursed
From root: sumpa
Usage Note
Kasumpa-sumpa describes something so evil or offensive that it deserves to be cursed. It is a strong, emotional adjective used in drama or religious contexts.
Examples
" Kasumpa-sumpa ang krimen na iyon. "
Natural Translation
That crime is detestable.
Literal Translation
Detestable the crime that.
" Ang gawaing iyon ay kasumpa-sumpa sa lipunan. "
Natural Translation
That act is detestable to society.
Literal Translation
The act that is detestable in society.
" Itinuring ng buong bayan na kasumpa-sumpa ang pagtataksil ng pinunong nagbenta ng tiwala ng kanyang mga tagasunod. "
Natural Translation
The whole town regarded as detestable the betrayal of the leader who sold out the trust of his followers.
Literal Translation
Regarded the whole town that detestable the betrayal of leader who sold of trust of his (plural) followers.
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