kontemplasyon
kontemplasyón with stress marks
contemplation
Usage Note
Kontemplasyon is a Spanish loanword used in philosophical, spiritual, and literary contexts. The word also recalls Flor Contemplacion, a Filipino overseas worker whose case became a landmark in Filipino consciousness about the plight of OFWs in the 1990s.
Examples
" Mahilig siya sa kontemplasyon. "
Natural Translation
He is fond of contemplation.
Literal Translation
Fond he in contemplation.
" Ginugol niya ang buong umaga sa kontemplasyon at dasal. "
Natural Translation
He/She spent the entire morning in contemplation and prayer.
Literal Translation
Spent he/she the whole morning in contemplation and prayer.
" Pagkatapos ng abalang linggo, naghanap siya ng tahimik na lugar para sa kontemplasyon at pagninilay sa buhay. "
Natural Translation
After a busy week, he sought a quiet place for contemplation and reflection on life.
Literal Translation
After the busy week, sought he of quiet place for contemplation and reflecting in life.
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