konsepsiyon
konsepsiyón with stress marks
conception
Usage Note
Konsepsiyon is a Spanish loanword (from concepción) used in theological, biological, and intellectual contexts. The Inmaculadang Konsepsiyon (Immaculate Conception) is a venerated Catholic feast observed in the Philippines on December 8, and in a broader sense the word also covers the mental forming of an idea or plan.
Examples
" Malinaw ang kanyang konsepsiyon. "
Natural Translation
His conception is clear.
Literal Translation
Clear the his conception.
" Malabo ang konsepsiyon niya sa sining. "
Natural Translation
His/Her conception of art is vague.
Literal Translation
Vague the conception his/her in-the art.
" Ang kanyang konsepsiyon ng katarungan ay nagbago nang lubos matapos niyang maranasan mismo ang kawalan nito. "
Natural Translation
His conception of justice changed completely after he himself experienced its absence.
Literal Translation
The his conception of justice changed completely after he to-experience himself the absence of-it.
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