seksiyon
seksiyón with stress marks
section
Usage Note
Seksiyon is used in academic, administrative, and organizational contexts to refer to a section or division of a class, document, or institution. In Philippine schools, students are often assigned to a named seksiyon (homeroom class). The word is also used in legal and government documents.
Examples
" Anong seksiyon mo? "
Natural Translation
Which section are you in?
Literal Translation
Which section your?
" Nasa unang seksiyon siya ng aming klase. "
Natural Translation
He/She is in the first section of our class.
Literal Translation
In first section he/she of our class.
" Maingat mong basahin ang ikatlong seksiyon ng kontrata bago ka pumirma sa kasunduan. "
Natural Translation
Carefully read the third section of the contract before you sign the agreement.
Literal Translation
Carefully you read the third section of contract before you sign on agreement.
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