kompensasyon
kompensasyón with stress marks
compensation
Usage Note
Kompensasyon is a Spanish loanword (from compensación) used in labor law, business negotiations, and everyday workplace discussions. With the large number of Overseas Filipino Workers (OFWs) and an active labor rights movement, kompensasyon is a frequent term in discussions of wages, benefits, and legal settlements.
Examples
" Humingi siya ng kompensasyon. "
Natural Translation
He asked for compensation.
Literal Translation
Asked he for compensation.
" Humingi siya ng kompensasyon mula sa kumpanya pagkatapos ng aksidente. "
Natural Translation
He/She sought compensation from the company after the accident.
Literal Translation
Sought he/she compensation from the company after of-the accident.
" Ipinaglaban ng unyon ang nararapat na kompensasyon para sa mga manggagawang nasaktan habang nagtatrabaho sa pabrika. "
Natural Translation
The union fought for the rightful compensation for the workers who were injured while working in the factory.
Literal Translation
Fought-for by-the union the rightful compensation for the workers who-got-hurt while working in-the factory.
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