Filipino · Work & Business
propesyon
Profession
Intermediatenoun
Definition
The type of work a person is trained to do.
Example
Ano ang propesyon mo?
What is your profession?
Etymology
'Propesyon' is a loanword from the Spanish 'profesión', which indicates a field of employment or occupation. It has been adapted into Tagalog to discuss different careers.
How & Where It’s Used
'Propesyon' is used primarily in formal contexts, often in educational and career-related discourse, recognized throughout the country.