asignatura
subject in school
Usage Note
Asignatura is borrowed from Spanish and refers to a school subject or academic course. It is used at all educational levels in the Philippines, from grade school to university. While 'paksa' is the more native Tagalog term, 'asignatura' is the standard formal word that appears in school records, syllabi, and educational discourse.
Examples
" Ano ang paborito mong asignatura? "
Natural Translation
What is your favorite subject?
Literal Translation
What the favorite your subject?
" Ang matematika ang pinakamahirap na asignatura para sa akin. "
Natural Translation
Mathematics is the most difficult subject for me.
Literal Translation
The mathematics the most-difficult subject for me.
" Bagsak ako sa isang asignatura, kaya kailangan kong mag-aral nang husto sa susunod na semestre. "
Natural Translation
I failed one subject, so I need to study hard next semester.
Literal Translation
Failed I in one subject, so need I to-study very-much in next semester.
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