seduksiyon
seduksiyón with stress marks
seduction
Usage Note
Seduksiyon is a formal loanword used primarily in literary, dramatic, or legal contexts to describe the act of seducing someone. In everyday Tagalog conversation, speakers are more likely to use descriptive phrases. The word can carry both romantic and manipulative connotations depending on context.
Examples
" Tema ng pelikula ang seduksiyon. "
Natural Translation
The theme of the film is seduction.
Literal Translation
Theme of film the seduction.
" Ito ay isang seduksiyon na hindi niya napigilan. "
Natural Translation
This is a seduction that he/she could not stop.
Literal Translation
This is a seduction that not his/her stopped.
" Sa dula, ang seduksiyon ng mayamang ginoo ang naging dahilan ng pagkawasak ng dangal ng dalaga. "
Natural Translation
In the play, the seduction by the wealthy gentleman became the cause of the ruin of the young woman's honor.
Literal Translation
In play, the seduction of wealthy gentleman the became cause of ruin of honor of young-woman.
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