komplikasyon
komplikasyón with stress marks
complication
Usage Note
Komplikasyon is a Spanish loanword (from complicación) used in medical, legal, and everyday contexts to describe an added difficulty or unexpected problem. It is common in news media and hospital settings throughout the Philippines.
Examples
" Maraming komplikasyon ang sakit niya. "
Natural Translation
His/Her illness has many complications.
Literal Translation
Many complication the illness his/her.
" Nagkaroon ng komplikasyon pagkatapos ng operasyon. "
Natural Translation
There were complications after the surgery.
Literal Translation
Occurred of complication after the operation.
" Bagama't tagumpay ang operasyon, hinihintay pa rin ng mga doktor na walang lumabas na komplikasyon sa susunod na linggo. "
Natural Translation
Although the surgery was a success, the doctors are still waiting to see that no complications arise in the coming week.
Literal Translation
Although successful the operation, awaiting still the doctors that none comes-out complication in next week.
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