repleksiyon
repleksíyon with stress marks
reflection
Usage Note
Repleksiyon is an English loanword that plays a key role in Filipino Catholic culture — spiritual retreats and prayer services regularly invite participants to share personal reflections. It is also used in academic and professional settings for introspective review of one's work or actions.
Examples
" Nakikita ko ang repleksiyon ko. "
Natural Translation
I can see my reflection.
Literal Translation
Seen I the reflection my.
" Tingnan mo ang iyong repleksiyon sa salamin. "
Natural Translation
Look at your reflection in the mirror.
Literal Translation
Look you the your reflection in mirror.
" Sa katahimikan ng retiro, inanyayahan kami ng pari na magbahagi ng personal na repleksiyon tungkol sa aming buhay. "
Natural Translation
In the quiet of the retreat, the priest invited us to share a personal reflection about our lives.
Literal Translation
In the quiet of retreat, invited us of priest to share of personal reflection about our life.
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