kumbersasyon
kumbersásyon with stress marks
conversation
Usage Note
Kumbersasyon is from Spanish conversación, and while usapan is the native Tagalog equivalent, kumbersasyon appears more in formal and semi-formal speech, particularly in business or educational settings. It is also common in language-learning contexts — kumbersasyon sa Ingles refers to English conversation practice.
Examples
" Maganda ang kumbersasyon namin. "
Natural Translation
Our conversation was nice.
Literal Translation
Nice the conversation our.
" Nagkaroon kami ng mahabang kumbersasyon tungkol sa hinaharap. "
Natural Translation
We had a long conversation about the future.
Literal Translation
Had we of-long conversation about the future.
" Sa halip na magpadala ng mensahe, mas pinili niyang magkaroon ng masusing kumbersasyon upang malinaw na maipaliwanag ang lahat. "
Natural Translation
Instead of sending a message, he chose to have a thorough conversation so that everything could be clearly explained.
Literal Translation
Instead of send of message, more chose he-to to-have of thorough conversation so-that clearly be-explained the all.
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