relokasyon
relokásyon with stress marks
relocation
Usage Note
Relokasyon is an English loanword frequently used in the context of government resettlement programs moving informal settlers to new areas, giving the term strong socio-political connotations in the Philippines. It signals not just a physical move but often a forced or contested displacement.
Examples
" Malayo ang aming relokasyon. "
Natural Translation
Our relocation is far.
Literal Translation
Far the our relocation.
" Malayo ang lugar ng kanilang relokasyon. "
Natural Translation
The place of their relocation is far.
Literal Translation
Far the place of their relocation.
" Marami sa mga residente ang tumutol sa relokasyon dahil malayo ang bagong lugar sa kanilang trabaho at paaralan. "
Natural Translation
Many of the residents objected to the relocation because the new place is far from their work and schools.
Literal Translation
Many in the residents the objected to relocation because far the new place to their work and school.
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