institusyon
institusyón with stress marks
institution
Usage Note
Institusyon is a formal word referring to established organizations such as schools, hospitals, government bodies, or social systems. The family and the Church are often cited as the most foundational institusyon in Filipino society.
Examples
" Matanda na ang institusyon na ito. "
Natural Translation
This institution is already old.
Literal Translation
Old already the institution this.
" Ang pamilya ay isang mahalagang institusyon sa lipunan. "
Natural Translation
The family is an important institution in society.
Literal Translation
The family is an important institution in-the society.
" Bawat institusyon, mula sa simbahan hanggang sa paaralan, ay may tungkuling itaguyod ang kabutihan ng nakararaming mamamayan. "
Natural Translation
Every institution, from the church to the school, has a duty to uphold the welfare of the majority of citizens.
Literal Translation
Every institution, from the church until the school, has duty-to uphold the good of majority citizen.
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