komposisyon
komposisyón with stress marks
composition
Usage Note
Komposisyon is a Spanish loanword (from composición) used in both academic and artistic contexts — a student's written essay is a komposisyon, as is a musical piece. The term appears frequently in Philippine school curricula and music conservatories.
Examples
" Maganda ang komposisyon mo. "
Natural Translation
Your composition is good.
Literal Translation
Good the composition your.
" Isinumite niya ang komposisyon sa guro. "
Natural Translation
He/She submitted the composition to the teacher.
Literal Translation
Submitted he/she the composition to-the teacher.
" Ipinasa ng mag-aaral ang kanyang komposisyon kahit alam niyang kulang pa ito sa malalim na pagsusuri. "
Natural Translation
The student submitted his/her composition even though he/she knew it still lacked deep analysis.
Literal Translation
Submitted the student the his/her composition even-though knew he/she-that lacking still it in deep analysis.
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