Komperensiya (en. Conference)

/kompeˈrensiya/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishTagalog
noun
A gathering of people to discuss a particular topic.
We organized a conference for teachers next month.
Nag-organisa kami ng komperensiya para sa mga guro sa susunod na buwan.
A formal meeting often held in a large venue.
The conference was held at a well-known hotel in the city.
Ang komperensiya ay ginanap sa isang kilalang hotel sa lungsod.
A gathering where experts in a field share their knowledge.
Many experts shared their insights at the conference.
Maraming mga eksperto ang nagbigay ng kanilang pananaw sa komperensiya.

Etymology

from the English word 'conference'

Common Phrases and Expressions

international conference
a conference with participants from various countries
komperensiyang internasyonal
educational conference
conference focused on educational issues
komperensiyang pang-edukasyon

Related Words

seminar
A smaller gathering focused on discussion and teaching.
seminar
workshop
An interactive training allowing participants to engage in a specific lesson or activity.
workshop

Slang Meanings

when there is a fight or competition
Sometimes, kids are better off when there's a competition to motivate them to study.
Minsan talaga, ang mga bata mas okay pag may komperensiya para mas motivated sila mag-aral.
to eliminate the rival or defeat the opponent
We need to beat them in the competition if we want to win the prize!
Dapat matalo natin sila sa komperensiya kung gusto nating makuha ang premyo!
activities that involve competition
The competition among students was a lot of fun, there were so many activities!
Sobrang saya ng komperensiya ng mga estudyante, ang daming activities!