tsaperon
tsaperón with stress marks
chaperon
Usage Note
Tsaperon comes from French 'chaperon' via Spanish or English and refers to a chaperone — an adult who accompanies young people, especially unmarried women, to social events. The practice reflects the strong family supervision culture in the Philippines, particularly in conservative and rural settings.
Examples
" May kasamang tsaperon ang dalaga. "
Natural Translation
The young lady has a chaperon with her.
Literal Translation
Has companion chaperon the young-lady.
" Kailangan ng tsaperon ng mga bata. "
Natural Translation
The children need a chaperon.
Literal Translation
Need of chaperon the children.
" Noong unang panahon, hindi pinapayagang lumabas ang dalaga nang walang tsaperong kasama sa kanyang tabi. "
Natural Translation
In the old days, a young woman was not allowed to go out without a chaperon accompanying her by her side.
Literal Translation
Before time, not allowed go-out the young-woman without chaperon companion at her side.
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