Bokasyon (en. Vocation)

/bo.kas.jon/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishTagalog
noun
The calling or aim of a person towards a specific profession or career.
Teaching is her vocation because it is her passion.
Ang pagiging guro ay kanyang bokasyon dahil ito ay kanyang passion.
A special calling from God that prompts a person to fulfill a certain mission in life.
Many people believe that their vocation is given by God.
Maraming tao ang naniniwala na ang kanilang bokasyon ay ibinibigay ng Diyos.
A job or field pursued or followed by a person.
His vocation is in medicine where he is a doctor.
Ang kanyang bokasyon ay nasa medisina kung saan siya ay isang doktor.

Etymology

from the Latin word 'vocatio' meaning 'call'

Common Phrases and Expressions

Finding a vocation
The process of discovering the right profession or purpose in life.
Paghahanap ng bokasyon
Vocation in the church
A calling that is focused on faith, often for priests or religious individuals.
Bokasyon sa simbahan

Related Words

profession
A distinct job that requires special training or education.
propesyon
mission
A purpose or task that holds significant value in a person's life, often related to vocation.
misyon

Slang Meanings

Vacation
I hope we can go on vacation to Boracay!
Sana makapag-bokasyon kami sa Boracay!
Rest
I took a vacation just to rest.
Nag-bokasyon ako para lang makapag-pahinga.
Getaway
Come with us for a getaway this weekend, that's a vacation!
Sama ka sa aming larga sa weekend, bokasyon yan!