ekstrakurikular
ekstrakurikulár with stress marks
extracurricular
Usage Note
Ekstrakurikular describes activities outside the standard academic curriculum, such as clubs, sports, and student organizations. Participation in extracurricular activities is strongly encouraged in Philippine schools as a way to develop well-rounded students and leadership skills.
Examples
" Aktibo siya sa ekstrakurikular na gawain. "
Natural Translation
She is active in extracurricular activities.
Literal Translation
Active she in-the extracurricular that activity.
" Aktibo siya sa ekstrakurikular na sining. "
Natural Translation
He/She is active in extracurricular arts.
Literal Translation
Active he/she in extracurricular that art.
" Bukod sa mahusay sa klase, kinikilala rin siya sa iba't ibang ekstrakurikular na gawain tulad ng debate at sports. "
Natural Translation
Besides excelling in class, she is also recognized for various extracurricular activities such as debate and sports.
Literal Translation
Apart from excellent in class, recognized also she in various extracurricular that activity such as debate and sports.
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