kombinasyon
kombinasyón with stress marks
combination
Usage Note
Kombinasyon is a Spanish loanword (from combinación) used in cooking, fashion, mathematics, and everyday speech to describe a mix or blend of elements. Filipinos frequently discuss kombinasyon in the context of food pairings — finding the perfect match of rice and viand is a common culinary conversation.
Examples
" Maganda ang kombinasyon ng kulay. "
Natural Translation
The color combination is nice.
Literal Translation
Nice the combination of color.
" Masarap ang kombinasyon ng adobo at sinangag. "
Natural Translation
The combination of adobo and fried rice is delicious.
Literal Translation
Delicious the combination of adobo and fried-rice.
" Ang sikreto ng masarap na putahe ay ang tamang kombinasyon ng mga sangkap na magkakatugma sa lasa. "
Natural Translation
The secret to a delicious dish is the right combination of ingredients that match in flavor.
Literal Translation
The secret of delicious dish is the right combination of the ingredients that match in taste.
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