Usage Note
Imbensiyon is borrowed from English 'invention' with a Spanish-influenced phonological adaptation, used in educational and formal contexts. In everyday speech Filipinos often use the English word directly, while 'imbensiyon' appears more in formal writing and school lessons.
Examples
" Magaling siyang gumawa ng imbensiyon. "
Natural Translation
He is good at making inventions.
Literal Translation
Skilled he making of invention.
" Ang telepono ay isa sa pinakamahalagang imbensiyon ng tao. "
Natural Translation
The telephone is one of humanity's most important inventions.
Literal Translation
The telephone is one of-the most-important invention of-the person.
" Marami sa mga imbensiyon na ginagamit natin ngayon ay nagsimula bilang simpleng ideya na pinaghirapan nang husto. "
Natural Translation
Many of the inventions we use today began as a simple idea that was worked on very hard.
Literal Translation
Many of the inventions that use we now started as simple idea that worked-on really hard.
Take Tagalog with you
The full course, a 12,500-word dictionary, and flashcards that make every word stick — free to start on iOS and Android.
Tagalog builds thousands of words from a few hundred roots.
How Tagalog words workRelated Words
Explore Tagalog by topic
Free guides on grammar, vocabulary, and culture to take you past single-word lookups.
Tagalog Root Words: Learn a Few Hundred, Understand Thousands
Tagalog root words unlock vocabulary fast: learn a few hundred and recognize thousands. Real word families, examples, and a practical study strategy.
Filipino Food: 12 Essential Dishes (With Tagalog Names)
Filipino food, from adobo to halo-halo: learn the Tagalog names, pronunciations, and ingredients behind 12 dishes you'll want to try on your first trip.
Ang, Ng, Sa: The 3 Tagalog Case Markers Explained
Ang, ng, sa are the three Tagalog case markers every noun takes. Learn what each does, the personal forms si/ni/kay, plurals with mga, and clear examples.
Tagalog Pronouns Explained: Complete Chart with Examples
Every Tagalog pronoun explained with clear charts: ang/ng/sa forms, tayo vs kami, ikaw vs ka, politeness markers, and the mistakes beginners make.