determinasyon
determinasyón with stress marks
determination
Usage Note
Determinasyon, from Spanish determinación, describes resolve and steadfastness in pursuit of a goal. In Filipino culture, where perseverance in the face of hardship is deeply valued, determinasyon is often invoked in speeches, graduation ceremonies, and personal essays alongside related values like tiyaga and sipag.
Examples
" Kailangan natin ng determinasyon. "
Natural Translation
We need determination.
Literal Translation
Need we of determination.
" Puno ng determinasyon ang mga bata. "
Natural Translation
The children are full of determination.
Literal Translation
Full of determination the (plural) child.
" Sa kabila ng paulit-ulit na pagkabigo, ang kanyang determinasyon na matapos ang pag-aaral ay hindi kailanman nanlamig. "
Natural Translation
Despite repeated failures, her determination to finish her studies never grew cold.
Literal Translation
In spite of repeated that failure, the her determination to finish the study never grew-cold.
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