kolokyum
kolókyum with stress marks
colloquium
Usage Note
Kolokyum, a loanword from English via Latin colloquium, refers to a formal academic conference, seminar, or scholarly discussion. It is commonly encountered in university announcements and research institution events, and is strictly a formal register term with no casual everyday use.
Examples
" May kolokyum bukas sa unibersidad. "
Natural Translation
There is a colloquium tomorrow at the university.
Literal Translation
Has colloquium tomorrow in university.
" Mag-aanyaya ng mga eksperto sa susunod na kolokyum ng unibersidad. "
Natural Translation
The university will invite experts to the next colloquium.
Literal Translation
Will-invite of experts in-the next colloquium of-the university.
" Sa darating na kolokyum, magbabahagi ang mga mananaliksik ng kanilang mga natuklasan sa larangan ng wika. "
Natural Translation
At the upcoming colloquium, the researchers will share their findings in the field of language.
Literal Translation
In the-coming colloquium, will-share the researchers of their findings in field of language.
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