usapin
usapín with stress marks
issue; lawsuit; litigation; case
From root: usap
Usage Note
Usapin, derived from 'usap' (to talk), has broadened to mean a case, issue, or matter under discussion — including legal cases and court proceedings. It is common in news, political, and legal discourse in the Philippines.
Examples
" Mahirap ang usapin. "
Natural Translation
The issue is difficult.
Literal Translation
Difficult the issue.
" Ang usapin ay nandoon pa rin sa korte. "
Natural Translation
The case is still in court.
Literal Translation
The case is there still in-the court.
" Matagal nang hindi nalulutas ang usaping ito dahil walang pumapayag na magbigay ng tamang impormasyon sa mga awtoridad. "
Natural Translation
This case has long gone unresolved because no one is willing to give the correct information to the authorities.
Literal Translation
Long already not being-solved this case because none agreeing to give the correct information to the authorities.
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