opisina
opisína with stress marks
office
Usage Note
Opisina is the standard term for an office or workplace, used frequently in both professional settings and casual daily conversation. It is the most common word for administrative environments and is used across all social contexts in the Philippines.
Examples
" Pupunta ako sa opisina mamaya. "
Natural Translation
I will go to the office later.
Literal Translation
Will-go I to office later.
" Nasa opisina na ako. "
Natural Translation
I am already at the office.
Literal Translation
At office already I.
" Maaga akong umalis sa opisina kahapon dahil kailangan kong sunduin ang anak ko sa paaralan bago dumilim. "
Natural Translation
I left the office early yesterday because I had to pick up my child from school before it got dark.
Literal Translation
Early I left from office yesterday because need I fetch the child my at school before got-dark.
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