designasyon
designasyón with stress marks
designation
Usage Note
Designasyon is used in formal and professional contexts to refer to a person's assigned title, role, or position within an organization. In the Philippine government and corporate settings it often refers to an acting or temporary appointment, as distinguished from a permanent position on the plantilla.
Examples
" Ano ang designasyon mo? "
Natural Translation
What is your designation?
Literal Translation
What the designation your?
" Ano ang iyong designasyon sa opisina? "
Natural Translation
What is your designation in the office?
Literal Translation
What the your designation in office?
" Bagaman pansamantala lamang ang kaniyang designasyon, ginagampanan niya ang tungkulin nang may husay at integridad. "
Natural Translation
Although his designation is only temporary, he carries out the duty with skill and integrity.
Literal Translation
Although temporary only the his designation, performs he the duty with skill and integrity.
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