ambisyon
ambisyón with stress marks
ambition
Usage Note
Ambisyon is a Spanish loanword for ambition, but in Filipino culture it is generally viewed positively as drive toward a better life for oneself and one's family — without the self-serving connotations the English word can carry. It frequently appears in conversations about career goals, education, and self-improvement.
Examples
" Malaki ang ambisyon ko. "
Natural Translation
My ambition is big.
Literal Translation
Big the ambition my.
" Ano ang ambisyon mo? "
Natural Translation
What is your ambition?
Literal Translation
What the ambition your?
" Ang ambisyon niyang makatapos ng pag-aaral ang nagbigay sa kanya ng lakas upang magsumikap araw-araw kahit mahirap. "
Natural Translation
Her ambition to finish her studies gave her the strength to work hard every day even when it was difficult.
Literal Translation
The ambition her to-finish of study the gave to her of strength to strive day-day even hard.
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