sitwasyon
sitwasyón with stress marks
situation
Usage Note
Sitwasyon is borrowed from English 'situation' and is commonly used in everyday Tagalog to describe a state of affairs or circumstance. It is neutral in register and appears in both formal reports and casual conversation, making it one of the more versatile English-origin borrowings in the language.
Examples
" Mahirap ang sitwasyon ngayon. "
Natural Translation
The situation is hard right now.
Literal Translation
Difficult the situation now.
" Mahirap ang sitwasyon natin ngayon. "
Natural Translation
Our situation today is difficult.
Literal Translation
Difficult the situation our today.
" Kailangan nating suriin nang mabuti ang sitwasyon bago tayo magdesisyon kung saan tayo lilipat ng tirahan. "
Natural Translation
We need to carefully examine the situation before we decide where to move our home.
Literal Translation
Need we-to examine well the situation before we decide where we move of residence.
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