koronasyon
koronasyón with stress marks
coronation
Usage Note
Koronasyon is a Spanish loanword used in the context of beauty pageants, where coronation night is the climactic event, as well as in historical or religious crowning ceremonies. Pageants are a deeply embedded cultural tradition in the Philippines.
Examples
" Maganda ang koronasyon kagabi. "
Natural Translation
The coronation last night was beautiful.
Literal Translation
Beautiful the coronation last-night.
" Ang koronasyon ay gaganapin sa gabi ng Sabado. "
Natural Translation
The coronation will take place on Saturday evening.
Literal Translation
The coronation is will-happen on evening of-the Saturday.
" Nang sumapit ang koronasyon, hindi napigilan ng nanalong kandidata ang mga luha habang ipinapatong sa kanyang ulo ang korona. "
Natural Translation
When the coronation arrived, the winning candidate could not hold back her tears as the crown was placed on her head.
Literal Translation
When arrived the coronation, not could-stop by-the won candidate the tears while being-placed on her head the crown.
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