transportasyon
transportasyón with stress marks
transportation
Usage Note
Transportasyon is commonly used in formal contexts or news when referring to public transit systems or the movement of goods. In daily conversation, people often use the word 'sasakyan' when referring to a specific vehicle or simply use the English word 'transportation'.
Examples
" Wala kaming transportasyon. "
Natural Translation
We have no transportation.
Literal Translation
None we transportation.
" Mahal ang transportasyon dito. "
Natural Translation
Transportation here is expensive.
Literal Translation
Expensive the transportation here.
" Ang maayos na transportasyon ay mahalaga sa mga manggagawang umaasa sa pampublikong sasakyan araw-araw. "
Natural Translation
Proper transportation is important to workers who rely on public vehicles every day.
Literal Translation
The proper transportation is important to the workers relying on public vehicle day-day.
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