Importasyon

importation; importnoun

Alternative meanings

importation
entry of products from abroad
purchase of foreign goods
introduction of goods or services
importing data or information

Pronunciation

im-por-tah-SYON

Root and affixes

Adapted loanword from importación/importation. Related to importar, to bring goods, products, or data from outside.

Variants or conjugations

importasyon = importation
importar = to import
importado = imported
angkat = import / imported goods
pagpasulod produkto gikan sa gawas = bringing products from outside

Related words and expressions

importar = to import
eksport = export
negosyo = business
komersyo = commerce
produkto = product
baligya = goods / sale

Meaning and usage notes

Use importasyon for the noun importation/import in trade, economy, technology, or data contexts. For the verb, use importar. Do not confuse it with importansiya, which means importance.