Usage Note
Kontraksiyon is used in two main contexts: grammar for a shortened word form, and medicine for muscular contraction. In obstetrics it specifically refers to labor contractions, a term familiar to mothers and healthcare workers.
Examples
" Masakit na ang kontraksiyon niya. "
Natural Translation
Her contractions are painful now.
Literal Translation
Painful already the contraction her.
" Nagsimula na ang kontraksiyon ng matris ng babae. "
Natural Translation
The woman's uterine contractions have started.
Literal Translation
Started already the contraction of-the uterus of-the woman.
" Sinabi ng komadrona na kung lalapit na ang agwat ng bawat kontraksiyon, oras na para pumunta sa ospital. "
Natural Translation
The midwife said that once the interval between each contraction grows shorter, it's time to go to the hospital.
Literal Translation
Said of-the midwife that if grows-near already the gap of-the each contraction, time already to go to-the hospital.
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