Usage Note
Diskusyon is borrowed from Spanish discusión and is a staple of classroom and meeting language in the Philippines. It implies a back-and-forth exchange, distinguishing it from a one-way talumpati, and teachers regularly open lessons by calling for a diskusyon.
Examples
" Mahaba ang diskusyon namin. "
Natural Translation
Our discussion was long.
Literal Translation
Long the discussion our.
" Nagkaroon kami ng diskusyon tungkol sa proyekto. "
Natural Translation
We had a discussion about the project.
Literal Translation
Had we a discussion about the project.
" Pagkatapos ng mahabang diskusyon tungkol sa badyet, nagkasundo na rin ang mga miyembro ng lupon. "
Natural Translation
After a long discussion about the budget, the board members finally came to an agreement.
Literal Translation
After of long discussion about the budget, agreed already also the members of-the board.
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