koneksiyon
koneksiyón with stress marks
connection
Usage Note
Koneksiyon is an English loanword used in both technical contexts such as internet access and social ones where having influential contacts matters. Having the right koneksiyon is a recognized social resource in Filipino professional culture.
Examples
" Maganda ang koneksiyon dito. "
Natural Translation
The connection here is good.
Literal Translation
Good the connection here.
" Mabagal ang koneksiyon ng internet sa kanilang lugar. "
Natural Translation
The internet connection in their area is slow.
Literal Translation
Slow the connection of-the internet in the their place.
" Nakapasok siya sa malaking kompanya hindi dahil sa galing kundi dahil sa malakas niyang koneksiyon. "
Natural Translation
He got into the big company not because of skill but because of his strong connections.
Literal Translation
Got-in he in-the big company not because of skill but because of strong his connection.
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