obligasyon
obligasyón with stress marks
obligation; responsibility
Usage Note
Obligasyon is borrowed from Spanish obligación and denotes a formal duty or legal and moral responsibility. Filipino culture places strong emphasis on family obligations, making this word common in discussions about filial duty and interpersonal responsibility.
Examples
" May obligasyon ako sa pamilya. "
Natural Translation
I have an obligation to my family.
Literal Translation
Have obligation I to family.
" Isang malaking obligasyon ang magpalaki ng anak. "
Natural Translation
Raising a child is a big obligation.
Literal Translation
One big obligation the to-raise of child.
" Bilang panganay, nadarama niyang mas mabigat ang kanyang obligasyon na tumulong sa pag-aaral ng kanyang mga nakababatang kapatid. "
Natural Translation
As the eldest, he feels that his obligation to help with his younger siblings' education is heavier.
Literal Translation
As eldest, feels he heavier the his obligation to help in studies of his younger siblings.
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