instalasyon
installation
Usage Note
Instalasyon is used in technical, art, and government contexts — from software installation to an art installation exhibit or the formal installation of an official into office. In casual tech speech, the English verb 'mag-install' is more commonly heard.
Examples
" Tapos na ang instalasyon. "
Natural Translation
The installation is done.
Literal Translation
Done already the installation.
" Matagal ang instalasyon ng bagong sistema sa opisina. "
Natural Translation
The installation of the new system in the office took a long time.
Literal Translation
Long the installation of-the new system in-the office.
" Inabot ng buong umaga ang instalasyon ng aircon dahil sira pala ang lumang kable sa dingding. "
Natural Translation
The installation of the air conditioner took the whole morning because the old wire in the wall turned out to be broken.
Literal Translation
Took of whole morning the installation of-the aircon because broken turns-out the old wire in-the wall.
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