halusinasyon
halusinasyón with stress marks
hallucination
Usage Note
Halusinasyon is a medical and psychological term borrowed via Spanish from Latin. It is used in clinical, psychiatric, and everyday contexts when describing sensory experiences without real stimuli. Often appears in media discussions about mental health or substance abuse.
Examples
" Halusinasyon lang iyon. "
Natural Translation
That was just a hallucination.
Literal Translation
Hallucination only that.
" Iyon ay isang halusinasyon lamang. "
Natural Translation
That is just a hallucination.
Literal Translation
That is a hallucination only.
" Sinabi ng doktor na ang mga halusinasyon niya ay maaaring dulot ng matinding kawalan ng tulog. "
Natural Translation
The doctor said that his hallucinations could be caused by severe lack of sleep.
Literal Translation
Said by-the doctor that the hallucinations his are possibly caused by severe lack of sleep.
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