okasyon
okasyón with stress marks
occasion; event or reason
Usage Note
Okasyon is borrowed from Spanish 'ocasión' and refers to a special event, opportunity, or circumstance. It is widely used in everyday Tagalog when talking about celebrations and gatherings — Filipinos mark many occasions with food and family, so this word is common in festive contexts.
Examples
" Espesyal na okasyon ito. "
Natural Translation
This is a special occasion.
Literal Translation
Special occasion this.
" Isang espesyal na okasyon ang aming ipinagdiriwang. "
Natural Translation
We are celebrating a special occasion.
Literal Translation
One special occasion the our celebrating.
" Kapag may okasyon sa amin, laging may handa kahit hindi naman talaga kabisado ng nanay ang pagluluto. "
Natural Translation
Whenever there is an occasion at our place, there is always a feast even though my mother is not really an expert at cooking.
Literal Translation
When there-is occasion at us, always there-is feast even-if not really mastered by mother the cooking.
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