Usage Note
Distribusyon is borrowed from Spanish distribución and is used in logistics, economics, and government contexts covering the distribution of goods, aid, or income. During typhoon relief operations, phrases about pamamahagi at distribusyon ng tulong are standard in official communications.
Examples
" Magsisimula na ang distribusyon. "
Natural Translation
The distribution will begin now.
Literal Translation
Will-begin already the distribution.
" Sinimulan na ang distribusyon ng pagkain. "
Natural Translation
The distribution of food has already begun.
Literal Translation
Started already the distribution of-the food.
" Inayos muna ng mga boluntaryo ang listahan bago nila sinimulan ang distribusyon ng tulong sa mga nasalanta. "
Natural Translation
The volunteers first arranged the list before they started the distribution of aid to the victims.
Literal Translation
Arranged first by-the volunteers the list before they started the distribution of aid to the victims.
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