kapisanan
kapisanán with stress marks
organization, association
Usage Note
Kapisanan is derived from pisanan (to join or gather) and refers to a formal organization, club, or association. It is used in civic, professional, and cultural contexts, and many Filipino community groups include kapisanan in their official names.
Examples
" Sumali ako sa kapisanan. "
Natural Translation
I joined the organization.
Literal Translation
Joined I in-the organization.
" Miyembro siya ng kapisanan ng mga guro sa lalawigan. "
Natural Translation
He/She is a member of the teachers' organization in the province.
Literal Translation
Member he/she of-the organization of-the teachers in-the province.
" Itinatag ng mga magulang ang isang kapisanan na tumutulong sa mga batang walang pera para sa pag-aaral. "
Natural Translation
The parents founded an association that helps children who have no money for their studies.
Literal Translation
Founded by-the parents the one association that helps the children without money for the studying.
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