kontest
kóntest with stress marks
contest
Usage Note
Kontest is a direct English loanword that is extremely common in Filipino culture, where beauty pageants, singing competitions, and school contests are deeply embedded in social life. It is a high-frequency everyday word across all ages.
Examples
" Sumali tayo sa kontest. "
Natural Translation
Let's join the contest.
Literal Translation
Join we in-the contest.
" Sumali siya sa kontest at nanalo ng unang premyo. "
Natural Translation
He/She joined the contest and won first prize.
Literal Translation
Joined he/she in-the contest and won of first prize.
" Kahit ilang beses na siyang natalo sa kontest, hindi pa rin siya sumuko at patuloy na nagsasanay. "
Natural Translation
Even though she has lost the contest several times, she still hasn't given up and keeps practicing.
Literal Translation
Even how-many times already she lost in contest, not still she gave-up and continuing practicing.
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