agham
aghám with stress marks
science
Usage Note
Agham is the native Tagalog word for science, used in formal, educational, and academic contexts. It appears as a subject name in Philippine schools and anchors compound terms like agham-panlipunan for social science, making it foundational vocabulary for academic Filipino.
Examples
" Gusto ko ang agham. "
Natural Translation
I like science.
Literal Translation
Like I the science.
" Sino ang guro sa agham? "
Natural Translation
Who is the science teacher?
Literal Translation
Who the teacher in science?
" Mahilig siya sa agham kaya gusto niyang maging doktor balang araw. "
Natural Translation
She loves science, so she wants to become a doctor someday.
Literal Translation
Fond she of science so want she to-become doctor someday.
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