konsolasyon
konsolasyón with stress marks
consolation
Usage Note
Konsolasyon is a Spanish loanword (from consolación) most commonly appearing in the phrase premyo ng konsolasyon (consolation prize), which is widely used in competitions and game shows. It also carries an emotional sense of comfort offered after loss or disappointment.
Examples
" Maliit lang ang konsolasyon ko. "
Natural Translation
My consolation prize is just small.
Literal Translation
Small only the consolation my.
" Natanggap niya ang premyo ng konsolasyon kahit hindi siya nanalo. "
Natural Translation
He/She received the consolation prize even though he/she didn't win.
Literal Translation
Received he/she the prize of-the consolation even-though not he/she won.
" Kahit hindi siya nakakuha ng unang gantimpala, naging malaking konsolasyon sa kanya ang papuri ng mga hurado. "
Natural Translation
Even though he/she did not win first prize, the judges' praise became a great consolation to him/her.
Literal Translation
Even-though not he/she got of first prize, became big consolation to him/her the praise of-the judges.
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