konserbasyon
conservation
Usage Note
Konserbasyon is a Spanish loanword (from conservación) used in environmental, scientific, and policy contexts to mean the protection and sustainable use of natural resources. Environmental konserbasyon is a growing advocacy in the Philippines given the country's rich biodiversity and vulnerability to climate change.
Examples
" Mahalaga ang konserbasyon ng tubig. "
Natural Translation
Water conservation is important.
Literal Translation
Important the conservation of water.
" Ang konserbasyon ng kagubatan ay responsibilidad ng lahat. "
Natural Translation
The conservation of forests is everyone's responsibility.
Literal Translation
The conservation of-the forest is responsibility of all.
" Kung walang seryosong konserbasyon ng ating likas na yaman, maaaring maubos ang mga ito sa susunod na henerasyon. "
Natural Translation
Without serious conservation of our natural resources, they may run out by the next generation.
Literal Translation
If none serious conservation of our natural resource, may run-out the these in next generation.
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