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propesyon

Profession

Intermediatenoun

Definition

The type of work a person is trained to do.

Example

Ano ang propesyon mo?

What is your profession?

Etymology

'Propesyon' is a loanword from the Spanish 'profesión', which indicates a field of employment or occupation. It has been adapted into Tagalog to discuss different careers.

How & Where It’s Used

'Propesyon' is used primarily in formal contexts, often in educational and career-related discourse, recognized throughout the country.

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