kalipikasyon
kalipikasyón with stress marks
qualification
Usage Note
Kalipikasyon is borrowed from Spanish calificación and refers to a credential, a requirement, or the act of qualifying for a position or competition. It is frequently used in HR, government, and sports contexts and often appears alongside its variant spelling kwalipikasyon, both forms being widely understood.
Examples
" Ano ang kalipikasyon mo? "
Natural Translation
What is your qualification?
Literal Translation
What the qualification your?
" Anong kalipikasyon ang kailangan para sa trabahong ito? "
Natural Translation
What qualifications are needed for this job?
Literal Translation
What qualification the needed for the job-this?
" Bago ka mag-aplay, basahin mong mabuti ang lahat ng kalipikasyon na hinihingi ng kompanya. "
Natural Translation
Before you apply, carefully read all the qualifications that the company requires.
Literal Translation
Before you apply, read you well the all of qualification that asked-for by-the company.
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