Usage Note
Benepisyo comes from Spanish beneficio and is used in formal contexts such as employment law, insurance, and government programs. In everyday speech, Filipinos may use benepisyo or code-switch to English 'benefit' interchangeably, particularly in urban and professional settings.
Examples
" Maganda ang benepisyo dito. "
Natural Translation
The benefits here are good.
Literal Translation
Good the benefit here.
" Kasama sa benepisyo ng trabaho ang seguro sa kalusugan. "
Natural Translation
Health insurance is included in the job's benefits.
Literal Translation
Included in-the benefit of-the work the insurance in health.
" Bukod sa mataas na sahod, malaki rin ang benepisyong inaalok ng kumpanya sa mga bagong empleyado. "
Natural Translation
Besides the high salary, the benefits the company offers to new employees are also substantial.
Literal Translation
Aside from high salary, big also the benefit-that being-offered by-the company to the new employees.
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