kompetisyon
kompetisyón with stress marks
competition
Usage Note
Kompetisyon is a Spanish loanword (from competición) and a high-frequency word in Filipino life — used in sports, academics such as quiz bees and science fairs, business, and entertainment such as singing contests and pageants. The Philippines has a strong culture of pageantry, making this term heard across all age groups.
Examples
" Sasali siya sa kompetisyon. "
Natural Translation
He will join the competition.
Literal Translation
Will-join he in competition.
" Nanalo siya sa kompetisyon ng sayaw sa paaralan. "
Natural Translation
He/She won the dance competition at school.
Literal Translation
Won he/she in-the competition of dance at school.
" Bagaman matindi ang kompetisyon sa pageant, nanatiling kalmado at magalang ang lahat ng mga kalahok. "
Natural Translation
Although the competition in the pageant was intense, all the contestants remained calm and respectful.
Literal Translation
Although intense the competition in pageant, remained calm and respectful the all of the participants.
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