konsepto
konsépto with stress marks
concept
Usage Note
Konsepto is a Spanish loanword (from concepto) used in academic, creative, and everyday discourse to describe an idea or mental representation. It is a standard opening in Filipino essays and presentations, and equally common in business and marketing contexts.
Examples
" Bago ang konsepto ng proyekto. "
Natural Translation
The project's concept is new.
Literal Translation
New the concept of-the project.
" Mahirap ipaliwanag ang konsepto ng panahon sa mga bata. "
Natural Translation
It is hard to explain the concept of time to children.
Literal Translation
Hard to-explain the concept of-the time to-the children.
" Bago niya simulan ang pagpipinta, mahabang oras munang pinag-isipan ng pintor ang konsepto ng kaniyang obra. "
Natural Translation
Before he started painting, the artist spent a long time thinking through the concept of his work.
Literal Translation
Before he started the painting, long hours first thought-about by-the painter the concept of his artwork.
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