eksplosyon
eksplosyón with stress marks
explosion
Usage Note
Eksplosyon refers to a violent burst caused by pressure, fire, or explosive material and is used in news reporting, safety briefings, and metaphorically for sudden outbursts such as a population boom or an explosion of anger. Both literal and figurative uses are common in Philippine media.
Examples
" Malakas ang eksplosyon kagabi. "
Natural Translation
The explosion last night was loud.
Literal Translation
Loud the explosion last-night.
" Narinig ang malakas na eksplosyon mula sa kalapit na lugar. "
Natural Translation
A loud explosion was heard from a nearby place.
Literal Translation
Heard the loud explosion from the nearby place.
" Matapos ang biglaang eksplosyon sa pabrika, agad na lumikas ang mga manggagawa upang maiwasan ang panganib. "
Natural Translation
After the sudden explosion at the factory, the workers immediately evacuated to avoid the danger.
Literal Translation
After the sudden explosion at-the factory, immediately evacuated the workers in-order-to avoid the danger.
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