kontribusyon
kontribusyón with stress marks
contribution
Usage Note
Kontribusyon is a Spanish loanword used in civic, financial, and social contexts. It commonly appears in phrases about PhilHealth or SSS contributions — mandatory social security payments that are a significant part of Filipino working life.
Examples
" Salamat sa iyong kontribusyon. "
Natural Translation
Thank you for your contribution.
Literal Translation
Thanks for your contribution.
" Mahalaga ang kontribusyon ng bawat miyembro sa tagumpay ng grupo. "
Natural Translation
The contribution of every member is important to the group's success.
Literal Translation
Important the contribution of-the every member to-the success of-the group.
" Bagaman maliit ang kaniyang kontribusyon, malaki ang naitulong nito sa pagkumpleto ng pondo para sa bagong simbahan. "
Natural Translation
Although his contribution was small, it greatly helped in completing the fund for the new church.
Literal Translation
Although small the his contribution, big the helped this in completing of-the fund for the new church.
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