klaripikasyon
klaripikasyón with stress marks
clarification
Usage Note
Klaripikasyon is used in formal and semi-formal contexts when requesting or offering an explanation to resolve ambiguity. It appears commonly in workplace emails, legal documents, and government communications. The word mirrors its English source closely and is understood even by non-native Tagalog speakers.
Examples
" Humingi ako ng klaripikasyon. "
Natural Translation
I asked for clarification.
Literal Translation
Asked I of clarification.
" Humingi siya ng klaripikasyon tungkol sa bagong patakaran. "
Natural Translation
He/She asked for clarification about the new policy.
Literal Translation
Asked he/she of clarification about the new policy.
" Bago natin ipatupad ang panuto, humingi muna tayo ng klaripikasyon mula sa pamunuan upang maiwasan ang kalituhan. "
Natural Translation
Before we implement the rule, let's first ask for clarification from management to avoid confusion.
Literal Translation
Before we implement the rule, ask first we of clarification from the management in-order-to avoid the confusion.
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