komputasyon
komputasyón with stress marks
computation
Usage Note
Komputasyon is used in mathematical, scientific, and technical contexts to refer to the process of calculating or processing data. Common in schools, engineering, and IT fields across the Philippines, it is sometimes used interchangeably with kalkulasyon.
Examples
" Mahirap ang komputasyon. "
Natural Translation
The computation is hard.
Literal Translation
Hard the computation.
" Ang komputasyon ng sahod ay ginagawa bawat katapusan ng buwan. "
Natural Translation
The computation of salaries is done at the end of every month.
Literal Translation
The computation of-the salary is done every end of-the month.
" Kung mali ang komputasyon ng buwis, posibleng magkaproblema ka sa BIR kaya doble-tsek mo muna ang mga numero. "
Natural Translation
If the computation of the tax is wrong, you could run into trouble with the BIR, so double-check the numbers first.
Literal Translation
If wrong the computation of-the tax, possibly will-have-problem you with BIR so double-check you first the numbers.
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