Kumbokasyon (en. Convocation)

/kum-bo-ka-syon/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishTagalog
noun
A calling or gathering of people for a specific purpose.
The convocation will be held next week in the auditorium.
Ang kumbokasyon ay gaganapin sa susunod na linggo sa auditorium.
An official meeting often related to education or religion.
The teachers' convocation was held to discuss the new policies.
Ang kumbokasyon ng mga guro ay isinagawa upang talakayin ang mga bagong patakaran.
The process of calling people for a ceremony, often with honors.
The convocation for the graduates was filled with joy and hope.
Ang kumbokasyon para sa mga nagtapos ay puno ng saya at pag-asa.

Etymology

Derived from the Spanish word 'convocación'.

Common Phrases and Expressions

graduation convocation
An event gathering held for individuals graduating from an institution.
kumbokasyon ng mga nagtapos
teachers' convocation
An official attendance of teachers to discuss important topics.
kumbokasyon ng mga guro

Related Words

gathering
A coming together of people for a specific purpose.
pagtitipon
ceremony
A traditional or formal celebration.
seremonya

Slang Meanings

Just laughing or teasing.
Just expect laughter during breaks whenever there's a kumbokasyon.
Basta't may kumbokasyon, expect mo na may tawanan tuwing break time.
A fun gathering.
Our kumbokasyon earlier was great, everyone had so much fun!
Ang ganda ng kumbokasyon natin kanina, dami ng nagsaya!
Gathering due to an occasion.
There's always a new kumbokasyon whenever it's ate's birthday.
Laging may bagong kumbokasyon kapag birthday ni ate.