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kondisyon

kondisyón with stress marks

condition

noun kon-dis-YON Spanish origin Less Common

Usage Note

Kondisyon is a Spanish loanword (from condición) used widely in medical, legal, contractual, and everyday contexts. It is one of the more versatile Spanish loanwords in Filipino, covering both physical states and stipulations in agreements.

Examples

Beginner

" Maganda ang kondisyon ng kotse. "

Natural Translation

The car is in good condition.

Literal Translation

Good the condition of-the car.

Intermediate

" Nasa masamang kondisyon ang kalsada pagkatapos ng bagyo. "

Natural Translation

The road was in bad condition after the typhoon.

Literal Translation

In-the bad condition the road after the typhoon.

Advanced

" Pumayag akong sumama sa biyahe sa kondisyon na babalik kami bago magdilim para hindi mag-alala ang nanay ko. "

Natural Translation

I agreed to join the trip on the condition that we'd return before dark so my mom wouldn't worry.

Literal Translation

Agreed I to-go-along on-the trip on-the condition that return we before darken so not worry the mother my.

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