reputasyon
reputásyon with stress marks
reputation
Usage Note
Reputasyon is a Spanish loanword that carries deep cultural weight in Filipino society, where hiya — a sense of shame and face — is a central value. Protecting the family's reputasyon is a shared responsibility, and damaging it is considered a serious offense.
Examples
" Maganda ang reputasyon niya. "
Natural Translation
Her reputation is good.
Literal Translation
Good the reputation her.
" Sira na ang kanyang reputasyon sa komunidad. "
Natural Translation
His/Her reputation in the community is already ruined.
Literal Translation
Ruined already the his/her reputation in community.
" Mahirap ibalik ang reputasyon na nasira sa isang maling desisyon, kaya mag-ingat ka sa bawat hakbang. "
Natural Translation
It's hard to restore a reputation ruined by one wrong decision, so be careful with every step.
Literal Translation
Hard return the reputation that ruined in one wrong decision, so be-careful you in every step.
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