eksepsiyon
eksepsiyón with stress marks
exception
Usage Note
Eksepsiyon is used in formal and legal contexts to indicate something that falls outside the general rule, and also in everyday speech when noting that someone or something is different from the norm. It is the standard Filipino equivalent of 'exception' across professional and conversational registers.
Examples
" Walang eksepsiyon sa batas. "
Natural Translation
There is no exception to the law.
Literal Translation
None exception in-the law.
" Lahat ay kailangang sumunod sa patakaran, walang eksepsiyon. "
Natural Translation
Everyone must follow the rule, no exceptions.
Literal Translation
All are must-follow the rule, none exception.
" Bagama't mahigpit ang patakaran ng paaralan, gumawa sila ng eksepsiyon para sa mga estudyanteng may katibayan ng sakit. "
Natural Translation
Although the school's policy is strict, they made an exception for students who have proof of illness.
Literal Translation
Although strict the policy of-the school, made they an exception for the students that-have proof of illness.
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