tradisyon
tradisyón with stress marks
tradition
Usage Note
Tradisyon comes from Spanish tradición and refers to customs passed down through generations, a concept central to Filipino identity — from religious festivals and family rituals to community practices tied to the liturgical calendar. It is used comfortably in both formal and everyday speech.
Examples
" Tradisyon namin ang Noche Buena. "
Natural Translation
Noche Buena is our tradition.
Literal Translation
Tradition our the Noche-Buena.
" Isang tradisyon ang pagmamano sa matatanda. "
Natural Translation
Kissing the hand of elders is a tradition.
Literal Translation
A tradition the kissing the hand to elders.
" Bawat taon, ipinagpapatuloy ng aming pamilya ang tradisyon ng pagtitipon kahit malayo na kami sa isa't isa. "
Natural Translation
Every year, our family continues the tradition of gathering even though we are now far from one another.
Literal Translation
Every year, continues by-the our family the tradition of gathering even far already we from one-another.
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