introspeksiyon
introspeksiýon with stress marks
introspection
Usage Note
Introspeksiyon is a formal psychological and philosophical term for the examination of one's own thoughts and feelings. In Filipino spirituality and retreat culture, the practice of deep self-reflection — pagmumuni-muni — is highly valued and closely aligned with this word.
Examples
" Kailangan natin ng introspeksiyon paminsan-minsan. "
Natural Translation
We need introspection once in a while.
Literal Translation
Need we of introspection once-in-a-while.
" Kailangan mo ng introspeksiyon. "
Natural Translation
You need introspection.
Literal Translation
Need you of introspection.
" Sa pamamagitan ng introspeksiyon, naintindihan niya kung bakit siya laging nababalisa sa trabaho. "
Natural Translation
Through introspection, he understood why he was always anxious at work.
Literal Translation
Through of introspection, understood he why he always anxious in work.
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