aktibo
aktíbo with stress marks
active
Usage Note
Aktibo comes from Spanish activo and describes someone energetic and engaged, or something currently operating. It is used in health contexts for an active lifestyle, in organizational roles for engaged members, and to describe volcanoes — making aktibong bulkan a familiar phrase in Filipino geography.
Examples
" Aktibo ang aking lolo. "
Natural Translation
My grandfather is active.
Literal Translation
Active the my grandfather.
" Aktibo siya sa mga gawaing panlipunan sa kanilang pamayanan. "
Natural Translation
He/She is active in social activities in their community.
Literal Translation
Active he/she in-the activities social in-the their community.
" Bagama't matanda na siya, aktibo pa rin siya sa simbahan at sa mga gawaing pangkomunidad. "
Natural Translation
Even though he's already old, he's still active in church and in community activities.
Literal Translation
Although old already he, active still also he in church and in the activities community.
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