elektrisidad
elektrisidád with stress marks
electricity
Usage Note
Elektrisidad is the standard Tagalog term for electricity, borrowed from Spanish electricidad. It comes up constantly in everyday conversation — utility bills, power outages called brownouts, and electrical appliances are all very common topics in Philippine households.
Examples
" Walang elektrisidad kanina. "
Natural Translation
There was no electricity earlier.
Literal Translation
None electricity earlier.
" Mataas ang bayad sa elektrisidad ngayong buwan dahil sa matinding init. "
Natural Translation
The electricity bill is high this month because of the intense heat.
Literal Translation
High the payment for electricity this month because of-the intense heat.
" Kapag nawawalan kami ng elektrisidad tuwing bumabagyo, nagsisindi kami ng kandila para may liwanag sa bahay. "
Natural Translation
Whenever we lose electricity during a storm, we light candles so there's light in the house.
Literal Translation
When losing we of electricity every-time storms, light we of candle so has light in house.
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