ekstraordinaryo
extraordinary
Usage Note
Ekstraordinaryo describes something beyond the ordinary — exceptional or remarkable. It is used in formal contexts such as extraordinary sessions of Congress and in everyday speech to express genuine admiration.
Examples
" Ekstraordinaryo ang tanawin dito. "
Natural Translation
The view here is extraordinary.
Literal Translation
Extraordinary the view here.
" Isang ekstraordinaryo na araw ito. "
Natural Translation
This is an extraordinary day.
Literal Translation
One extraordinary that day this.
" Nagpatawag ng ekstraordinaryong sesyon ang Kongreso upang talakayin ang mga isyung hindi maaaring antalain. "
Natural Translation
Congress called an extraordinary session to discuss issues that could not be delayed.
Literal Translation
Called of extraordinary session the Congress in-order-to discuss the issues that not can-be delayed.
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