interbensiyon
interbénsiyon with stress marks
intervention
Usage Note
Interbensiyon is used in medical, political, and social contexts: in medicine it refers to a treatment or procedure, in politics it can mean foreign interference, and social workers use it to describe structured support for individuals or families in crisis.
Examples
" Kailangan ng interbensiyon ng doktor. "
Natural Translation
The doctor's intervention is needed.
Literal Translation
Needed the intervention of doctor.
" Kinailangan ng medikal na interbensiyon para maligtas ang pasyente. "
Natural Translation
Medical intervention was needed to save the patient.
Literal Translation
Needed the medical intervention to save the patient.
" Kung walang agarang interbensiyon ng pamahalaan, lalala pa ang krisis na kinakaharap ng mga maralitang pamilya. "
Natural Translation
Without immediate government intervention, the crisis facing poor families will only get worse.
Literal Translation
If none immediate intervention of government, will-worsen still the crisis being-faced of plural poor family.
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