instruksiyon
instruksiýon with stress marks
instruction
Usage Note
Instruksiyon refers to directions given for completing a task, used in educational, workplace, and technical settings. When guidance is more personal or advisory in tone, speakers tend to use tagubilin instead, reserving instruksiyon for formal or procedural contexts.
Examples
" Sundin mo ang instruksiyon. "
Natural Translation
Follow the instructions.
Literal Translation
Follow you the instruction.
" Basahin ang instruksiyon bago simulan ang pagsusulit. "
Natural Translation
Read the instructions before starting the exam.
Literal Translation
Read the instruction before start the exam.
" Kung hindi mo susundin ang instruksiyon nang maayos, baka masira ang makina at mawalan ka ng garantiya. "
Natural Translation
If you don't follow the instructions properly, the machine might break and you could lose the warranty.
Literal Translation
If not you will-follow the instruction properly, maybe break the machine and lose you of warranty.
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