organisasyon
organisasyón with stress marks
organization; association
Usage Note
Organisasyon is borrowed from Spanish 'organización' and is a core term in civic, professional, and academic life in the Philippines. Student organizations are central to university culture, and the word equally covers non-governmental organizations and community groups.
Examples
" Miyembro ako ng organisasyon. "
Natural Translation
I am a member of the organization.
Literal Translation
Member I of organization.
" Sumali siya sa isang organisasyon para sa mga kabataan. "
Natural Translation
He/she joined an organization for the youth.
Literal Translation
Joined he/she in one organization for youth.
" Maraming organisasyon ang tumutulong sa mga nasalanta ng bagyo sa pamamagitan ng pamimigay ng pagkain at damit. "
Natural Translation
Many organizations help those affected by the typhoon by giving out food and clothing.
Literal Translation
Many organization the helping to those affected by typhoon by-means of giving of food and clothes.
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