From root: sana
Usage Note
Kasanayan is an abstract ka- nominalization that has drifted far from its root sana, now firmly meaning acquired skill, expertise, or practiced ability. It appears in professional and educational contexts to describe competencies and collocates with sa larangan ng to specify a field of expertise.
Examples
" Maganda ang iyong kasanayan. "
Natural Translation
Your skill is impressive.
Literal Translation
Good the your skill.
" Ano ang iyong kasanayan? "
Natural Translation
What is your skill?
Literal Translation
What the your skill?
" Pinahahalagahan ng mga kumpanya ang mga aplikanteng may malawak na kasanayan sa larangan ng teknolohiya. "
Natural Translation
Companies value applicants who have broad skills in the field of technology.
Literal Translation
Value by-the plural company the plural applicant with wide skill in field of technology.
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