intensiyon
intensiýon with stress marks
intention
Usage Note
Intensiyon is a Spanish loanword used in everyday and formal speech to describe purpose or intent. In Filipino culture, stating one's good intentions is important in social interactions, especially when asking for favors or raising sensitive topics.
Examples
" Mabuti naman ang intensiyon mo. "
Natural Translation
Well, your intention is good.
Literal Translation
Good anyway the intention your.
" Mabuti ang intensiyon niya, pero mali ang paraan. "
Natural Translation
His/Her intention was good, but the method was wrong.
Literal Translation
Good the intention his/her, but wrong the method.
" Kahit gaano kabuti ang intensiyon mo, kung mali ang paraan, maaari ka pa ring makasakit ng damdamin ng iba. "
Natural Translation
No matter how good your intention is, if the method is wrong, you can still hurt other people's feelings.
Literal Translation
Even how good the intention your, if wrong the method, can you still hurt of feeling of others.
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