Okasyon (en. Occasion)

o-ka-syon

Meaning & Definition

EnglishTagalog
noun
A specific event or opportunity.
As an occasion, the wedding is very special for everyone.
Bilang isang okasyon, ang kasal ay napakaespesyal para sa lahat.
Opportunity for a specific process or performance.
There are occasions when we need more preparation.
May mga okasyon na kailangan natin ng higit pang paghahanda.
Gathering of people for a specific purpose.
The occasion of the festival brought many in our community together.
Ang okasyon ng pista ay nagdala ng marami sa aming komunidad.

Etymology

from the Latin word 'occasio'

Common Phrases and Expressions

wedding occasion
a celebration regarding the union of a couple
okasyon ng kasal
feast occasion
celebration that includes traditions and ceremonies
okasyon ng kapistahan

Related Words

festival
An occasion related to celebration and joy.
pista
gathering
Gathering of people for an occasion.
pagsasama

Slang Meanings

Event or occasion
We went to the occasion of my friend's wedding.
Pumunta kami sa okasyon ng kasal ng kaibigan ko.
Special occasion
This is rare, so we should enjoy this occasion!
Minsan lang ito, kaya dapat tayong magsaya sa okasyong ito!
Get-together
I will have a get-together at my house tomorrow, come over!
Magpapaokasyon ako sa bahay bukas, come kayo!