artipisyal
artipísyal with stress marks
artificial
Usage Note
Artipisyal is an anglicized loanword used to describe things that are man-made rather than natural, or that appear fake or insincere. It is used in contexts ranging from food labeling (artipisyal na sangkap — artificial ingredients) to describing inauthentic behavior. The more formal Spanish-rooted variant 'artipisyoso' is sometimes heard but less common.
Examples
" Artipisyal ang mga bulaklak. "
Natural Translation
The flowers are artificial.
Literal Translation
Artificial the flowers.
" Ang ilaw ay artipisyal lang. "
Natural Translation
The light is only artificial.
Literal Translation
The light is artificial only.
" Iniwasan namin ang mga pagkaing may artipisyal na pampalasa dahil mas gusto naming kumain ng sariwa at natural na sangkap. "
Natural Translation
We avoided foods with artificial flavoring because we prefer to eat fresh and natural ingredients.
Literal Translation
Avoided we the foods having artificial flavoring because more like we-to eat of fresh and natural ingredient.
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