kompromiso
kompromíso with stress marks
compromise
Usage Note
Kompromiso is a Spanish loanword (from compromiso) used in negotiations, politics, and relationships. In Filipino culture, reaching a kompromiso is often valued as a way to preserve harmony through pakikisama; in some formal contexts the word can also imply an obligation or commitment.
Examples
" Gumawa kami ng kompromiso. "
Natural Translation
We made a compromise.
Literal Translation
Made we of compromise.
" Nakahanap sila ng kompromiso pagkatapos ng mahabang talakayan. "
Natural Translation
They found a compromise after the long discussion.
Literal Translation
Found they of-a compromise after the long discussion.
" Kahit hindi sila lubusang nagkasundo, umabot pa rin sila sa isang kompromiso upang mapanatili ang magandang ugnayan. "
Natural Translation
Even though they didn't fully agree, they still reached a compromise in order to maintain a good relationship.
Literal Translation
Even-though not they fully agreed, reached still they at a compromise so-that maintain the good relationship.
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