kampeon
kampeón with stress marks
champion
Usage Note
Kampeon is a Spanish loanword from campeón, used across sports, competitions, and metaphorically for anyone who excels or stands out as the best. It is a high-energy word in Filipino sports culture and carries national pride when applied to Filipino athletes competing internationally.
Examples
" Kampeon ang koponan namin. "
Natural Translation
Our team is the champion.
Literal Translation
Champion the team our.
" Si Manny Pacquiao ay naging kampeon ng mundo ng boksing nang maraming beses. "
Natural Translation
Manny Pacquiao became world boxing champion many times.
Literal Translation
Manny Pacquiao became champion of-the world of boxing many times.
" Maraming taon ng pagsisikap ang kinailangan bago siya naging kampeon sa pandaigdigang paligsahan ng ahedres. "
Natural Translation
It took many years of hard work before he became champion in the world chess tournament.
Literal Translation
Many years of effort the needed before he became champion in worldwide tournament of chess.
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