repetisyon
repetísyon with stress marks
repetition
Usage Note
Repetisyon is a Spanish loanword used in educational, musical, and everyday contexts to describe the act of repeating something. Filipino teachers often emphasize it as the key to mastery in both language learning and music practice.
Examples
" Mahalaga ang repetisyon sa pag-aaral. "
Natural Translation
Repetition is important in studying.
Literal Translation
Important the repetition in studying.
" Nakakabagot ang repetisyon ng kanyang kwento. "
Natural Translation
The repetition of his/her story is boring.
Literal Translation
Boring the repetition of his/her story.
" Sa pamamagitan ng palagiang repetisyon ng mga salita, mas mabilis na natututunan ng mga bata ang bagong wika. "
Natural Translation
Through the constant repetition of words, children learn the new language more quickly.
Literal Translation
Through of constant repetition of words, more quickly learned by-the children the new language.
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