odisyon
odisyón with stress marks
audition
Usage Note
Odisyon is adapted from English 'audition' and refers to a tryout performance for a role in theater, film, television, or music. Talent competitions are extremely popular in the Philippines, and mag-odisyon is the common verb form used in everyday entertainment contexts.
Examples
" Pumasa siya sa odisyon. "
Natural Translation
He/she passed the audition.
Literal Translation
Passed he/she in audition.
" Pumasa siya sa odisyon para sa isang dula. "
Natural Translation
He/she passed the audition for a play.
Literal Translation
Passed he/she in audition for one play.
" Matagal nang nag-eensayo ang mga bata para sa odisyon kaya labis ang kanilang kaba habang naghihintay ng kanilang pagkakataon. "
Natural Translation
The children have been practicing for a long time for the audition, so they were extremely nervous while waiting for their turn.
Literal Translation
Long-time already practicing the plural child for the audition so extreme the their nervousness while waiting of their chance.
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