kalkulasyon
kalkulasyón with stress marks
calculation
Usage Note
Kalkulasyon is borrowed from Spanish calculación and denotes a mathematical computation or a deliberate estimation of costs, risks, or outcomes. It is also used figuratively when describing strategic or scheming thinking — may kalkulasyon siya suggests someone has an ulterior motive or hidden agenda.
Examples
" Tama ang kalkulasyon mo. "
Natural Translation
Your calculation is correct.
Literal Translation
Correct the calculation your.
" Mali ang kalkulasyon nila kaya kulang ang badyet. "
Natural Translation
Their calculation was wrong so the budget fell short.
Literal Translation
Wrong the calculation their so short the budget.
" Bago siya magdesisyon, gumagawa muna siya ng maingat na kalkulasyon ng mga panganib at posibleng pakinabang. "
Natural Translation
Before he decides, he first makes a careful calculation of the risks and possible benefits.
Literal Translation
Before he decide, makes first he of careful calculation of the risks and possible benefit.
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