reparasyon
reparásyon with stress marks
reparation
Usage Note
Reparasyon is a Spanish loanword used in legal and historical contexts to describe compensation made for wrongdoing or damage. In the Philippines, it is most often associated with post-war reparations or legal settlements and carries a formal, serious tone.
Examples
" Humingi sila ng reparasyon. "
Natural Translation
They asked for reparation.
Literal Translation
Asked-for they of reparation.
" Nagbayad sila ng reparasyon sa biktima. "
Natural Translation
They paid reparation to the victim.
Literal Translation
Paid they of reparation to victim.
" Matapos ang mahabang paglilitis, inutusan ng hukuman ang kompanya na magbayad ng reparasyon sa mga apektadong pamilya. "
Natural Translation
After the lengthy trial, the court ordered the company to pay reparation to the affected families.
Literal Translation
After the long trial, ordered of court the company that pay of reparation to plural affected families.
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