bakuna
bakúna with stress marks
vaccination, vaccine
Usage Note
Bakuna comes from Spanish vacuna and is universally understood across all registers and regions. The related verb magpabakuna means to get vaccinated and is a common health directive used in public campaigns.
Examples
" Libre ang bakuna ngayon. "
Natural Translation
The vaccine is free now.
Literal Translation
Free the vaccine now.
" Pumunta ang lahat ng bata sa health center para sa bakuna. "
Natural Translation
All the children went to the health center for the vaccination.
Literal Translation
Went the all of-the children to-the health center for the vaccination.
" Pinayuhan ng doktor ang mga magulang na kumpletuhin ang bakuna ng kanilang anak bago ito pumasok sa paaralan. "
Natural Translation
The doctor advised the parents to complete their child's vaccinations before he starts school.
Literal Translation
Advised by-the doctor the parents that complete the vaccination of-the their child before it enter to school.
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