kompanya
kompánya with stress marks
company
Usage Note
Kompanya is a Spanish loanword (from compañía) that can refer to a business company or to the state of being in someone's company. In everyday speech Filipinos use kompanya for a firm or corporation, while kasama is more common for the social sense of companionship.
Examples
" Malaki ang kompanya nila. "
Natural Translation
Their company is big.
Literal Translation
Big the company their.
" Nagtatrabaho siya sa isang malaking kompanya sa Maynila. "
Natural Translation
He/She works for a large company in Manila.
Literal Translation
Working he/she in a large company in Manila.
" Dahil maganda ang kita ng kompanya ngayong taon, nagbigay ang amo ng dagdag na bonus sa lahat ng empleyado. "
Natural Translation
Because the company had good earnings this year, the boss gave an extra bonus to all the employees.
Literal Translation
Because good the earnings of-the company this year, gave the boss of additional bonus to all of employees.
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