Bakasyon (en. Vacation)
bah-kah-syon
Meaning & Definition
EnglishTagalog
noun
Time of rest or not working.
Our summer vacation has started.
Nagsimula na ang aming bakasyon sa tag-init.
A trip or going to another place for enjoyment or rest.
We will vacation in Boracay next week.
Magbabakasyon kami sa Boracay sa susunod na linggo.
Time allocated for study or work that is inactive.
Students have vacation from classes every summer.
Ang mga mag-aaral ay may bakasyon mula sa klase tuwing tag-init.
Etymology
Spanish word: 'vacación'
Common Phrases and Expressions
happy vacation
joyful time of rest
masayang bakasyon
vacation abroad
enjoyment or travel outside one’s homeland
bakasyon sa ibang bansa
Related Words
rest
A state of not doing or acting, usually during tiredness.
pahinga
travel
Activity of going to another place, often for enjoyment or work.
paglalakbay
Slang Meanings
to have fun or enjoy oneself
We're on vacation now, so let's have some fun!
Naka-bakasyon na kami, kaya't maglibang-libang tayo!
rest or relaxation
I need a vacation, I want to rest on the beach.
Kailangan ko ng bakasyon, gusto kong magpahinga sa beach.
a fun trip or adventure
Where's your vacation trip this summer?
Saan ang trip na bakasyon mo this summer?
referring to something fun or cool one might get during vacation
I might get a cool stuff during vacation in Siargao.
May kikoy akong mabibili sa bakasyon sa Siargao.
the escape from work stress
Only vacation can relieve the sadness from work.
Ang bakasyon lang ang pampaalis ng lungkot sa trabaho.