interupsiyon
interúpsiyon with stress marks
interruption
Usage Note
Interupsiyon is a Spanish loanword describing a break or disruption in an activity or speech. In Philippine culture, interrupting an elder is considered rude, so the word often appears in discussions about proper conduct and respect for authority.
Examples
" Pasensya sa interupsiyon. "
Natural Translation
Sorry for the interruption.
Literal Translation
Sorry for-the interruption.
" Paumanhin sa interupsiyon — mayroon akong mahalagang balita. "
Natural Translation
Sorry for the interruption — I have important news.
Literal Translation
Sorry for-the interruption — has I important news.
" Dahil sa paulit-ulit na interupsiyon ng mga tanong, hindi natapos ng guro ang kanyang aralin sa takdang oras. "
Natural Translation
Because of the repeated interruption from questions, the teacher did not finish his lesson within the allotted time.
Literal Translation
Because of repeated interruption of-the questions, not finished of-the teacher the his lesson in allotted time.
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