korporasyon
korporasyón with stress marks
corporation
Usage Note
Korporasyon is borrowed from Spanish 'corporación' and is used in business and legal contexts. Large Philippine companies and government-owned entities are commonly called korporasyon, and the term appears frequently in formal documents, news reporting, and business education.
Examples
" Malaki ang korporasyon na ito. "
Natural Translation
This corporation is big.
Literal Translation
Big the corporation that this.
" Ang korporasyon ay nagbukas ng bagong opisina sa Maynila. "
Natural Translation
The corporation opened a new office in Manila.
Literal Translation
The corporation opened new office in-the Manila.
" Bago palawakin ang negosyo sa ibang bansa, kinailangan munang magparehistro ng korporasyon at kumuha ng mga kaukulang permiso. "
Natural Translation
Before expanding the business abroad, it was necessary to first register a corporation and obtain the appropriate permits.
Literal Translation
Before expand the business in-other country, needed first to-register of corporation and to-get of the corresponding permits.
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