Koreano
Koreáno with stress marks
Korean person
Usage Note
Koreano refers to a person from Korea or of Korean ethnicity, widely used in conversation about Korean culture, K-pop, and K-drama — all of which are extremely popular in the Philippines. Koreano typically implies male; Koreana is used for female, though Koreano often serves as the generic form.
Examples
" Koreano ang bago kong kaibigan. "
Natural Translation
My new friend is Korean.
Literal Translation
Korean the new my friend.
" Maraming Koreano ang bumibisita sa Pilipinas para matuto ng Ingles. "
Natural Translation
Many Koreans visit the Philippines to learn English.
Literal Translation
Many Korean the-ones-visiting in-the Philippines to learn English.
" Maraming Koreano ang napupunta sa Pilipinas dahil mas mura rito ang pag-aaral ng wikang Ingles. "
Natural Translation
Many Koreans come to the Philippines because studying English is cheaper here.
Literal Translation
Many Korean the going to Philippines because more cheap here the studying of language English.
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