inagurasyon
inagurasyón with stress marks
inauguration
Usage Note
Inagurasyon is a Spanish loanword (from inauguración) used to describe the formal ceremony marking the beginning of an official term, the opening of a building, or the launch of a project. Presidential inaugurations in the Philippines are major national events watched across the country.
Examples
" Bukas ang inagurasyon ng pangulo. "
Natural Translation
The president's inauguration is tomorrow.
Literal Translation
Tomorrow the inauguration of-the president.
" Pinanood ng maraming tao ang inagurasyon ng bagong pangulo. "
Natural Translation
Many people watched the inauguration of the new president.
Literal Translation
Watched of-the many people the inauguration of-the new president.
" Sa araw ng inagurasyon, nangako ang bagong pinuno na pagsisilbihan niya nang tapat ang bawat mamamayan sa loob ng kaniyang termino. "
Natural Translation
On inauguration day, the new leader promised that he would faithfully serve every citizen throughout his term.
Literal Translation
On day of inauguration, promised the new leader that serve he faithfully the every citizen within his term.
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