Usage Note
Bentilasyon is adapted from English 'ventilation' and is used in construction, architecture, and healthcare contexts. Good ventilation is especially valued in tropical Philippine climates to reduce heat and humidity indoors, making the term common in discussions of home design and hospital care.
Examples
" Maganda ang bentilasyon dito. "
Natural Translation
The ventilation here is good.
Literal Translation
Good the ventilation here.
" Mahalaga ang bentilasyon sa isang maayos na tahanan. "
Natural Translation
Ventilation is important in a well-maintained home.
Literal Translation
Important the ventilation in a well-arranged home.
" Dahil sa init ng panahon sa Pilipinas, binigyang-pansin ng arkitekto ang sapat na bentilasyon upang manatiling presko ang loob ng bahay. "
Natural Translation
Because of the hot weather in the Philippines, the architect paid attention to adequate ventilation to keep the inside of the house cool.
Literal Translation
Because-of the heat of weather in Philippines, gave-attention the architect the sufficient ventilation so-that remain fresh the inside of house.
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