From root: lakas
Usage Note
Palakasan can mean a sports competition or the cultural system of using influence or connections to get ahead. It often carries a negative nuance when referring to politics.
Examples
" May palakasan ngayong linggo. "
Natural Translation
There's a sports competition this week.
Literal Translation
There-is competition this week.
" Ayaw ko ng palakasan sa trabaho. "
Natural Translation
I don't like favoritism at work.
Literal Translation
Dislike I of favoritism in work.
" Hindi nakukuha sa palakasan ang posisyon kung wala kang tunay na kakayahan sa trabaho. "
Natural Translation
You can't land the position through connections if you don't really have the skills for the job.
Literal Translation
Not gotten through favoritism the position if without you true ability in work.
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