solusyon
solúsyon with stress marks
solution
Usage Note
Solusyon is borrowed from Spanish 'solución' and is the everyday Tagalog word for an answer or resolution to a problem. It appears frequently in academic, political, and conversational contexts and is one of the most transferable Spanish loanwords for learners to pick up.
Examples
" Wala akong makitang solusyon. "
Natural Translation
I can't find a solution.
Literal Translation
None I can-find solution.
" Ito ang solusyon sa ating problema. "
Natural Translation
This is the solution to our problem.
Literal Translation
This the solution to our problem.
" Sa halip na magreklamo, mas mabuting maghanap tayo ng solusyon na makakatulong sa lahat ng apektado. "
Natural Translation
Instead of complaining, it's better that we look for a solution that will help everyone affected.
Literal Translation
In place of complaining, more better look we of solution that will-help to all affected.
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