Usage Note
Eksportasyon is a formal economic term referring to the act of sending goods to another country for sale, used in business, trade policy, and government contexts. The Philippines is a significant exporter of agricultural products and electronics, making this a frequently encountered word in economic reporting.
Examples
" Masama ang eksploytasyon ng mga bata. "
Natural Translation
The exploitation of children is bad.
Literal Translation
Bad the exploitation of the children.
" Ang eksportasyon ng prutas ay malaking bahagi ng ekonomiya ng bansa. "
Natural Translation
The exportation of fruits is a large part of the country's economy.
Literal Translation
The exportation of-the fruits is big part of-the economy of-the country.
" Ipinaglalaban ng samahan ang karapatan ng mga OFW upang matigil ang eksploytasyon na matagal na nilang dinaranas sa ibang bansa. "
Natural Translation
The organization fights for the rights of OFWs so that the exploitation they have long endured abroad will end.
Literal Translation
Fought-for by the organization the right of the OFWs so-that stop the exploitation that long already they endured in another country.
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