nabegasyon
nabegasyón with stress marks
navigation
Usage Note
Nabegasyon comes from Spanish navegación and is used in maritime, aviation, and increasingly digital contexts. It has a formal register; everyday speakers often use direksyon or simply describe a route rather than reaching for this loanword.
Examples
" Mahirap ang nabegasyon sa gabi. "
Natural Translation
Navigation at night is difficult.
Literal Translation
Difficult the navigation at night.
" Kailangan ng makabagong kagamitan para sa mas maayos na nabegasyon sa dagat. "
Natural Translation
Modern equipment is needed for better navigation at sea.
Literal Translation
Need of modern equipment for to more good navigation at sea.
" Dahil sa malakas na bagyo, naging mapanganib ang nabegasyon kaya napilitang manatili sa pantalan ang mga mangingisda. "
Natural Translation
Because of the strong storm, navigation became dangerous, so the fishermen were forced to stay at the pier.
Literal Translation
Because of the strong storm, became dangerous the navigation so forced to-stay at pier the plural fisherman.
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