eliminasyon
eliminasyón with stress marks
elimination
Usage Note
Eliminasyon is used in academic, sports, and competition contexts to describe a qualifying round where participants are removed. It is a common term in Philippine competitions such as beauty pageants, singing contests, and sports tournaments.
Examples
" Bukas ang eliminasyon sa paligsahan. "
Natural Translation
The elimination round in the contest is tomorrow.
Literal Translation
Tomorrow the elimination in-the contest.
" Bukas na ang eliminasyon sa laro. "
Natural Translation
The elimination in the game is tomorrow already.
Literal Translation
Tomorrow already the elimination in game.
" Bagaman kabado siya, naniniwala siyang kaya niyang makaraos sa eliminasyon kung magsasanay nang mabuti. "
Natural Translation
Although she was nervous, she believed she could get through the elimination round if she practiced well.
Literal Translation
Although nervous she, believing she that can she get-through in-the elimination if will-practice well.
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