enerhiya
enerhíya with stress marks
energy
Usage Note
Enerhiya is one of the most commonly used Spanish loanwords in everyday Tagalog, covering both scientific contexts and informal speech — saying walang enerhiya means feeling tired or low-energy. It is also central to public discourse around energy policy and sustainability in the Philippines.
Examples
" Wala akong enerhiya ngayon. "
Natural Translation
I have no energy today.
Literal Translation
None I energy now.
" Masyadong mababa ang enerhiya ko ngayon para maglaro. "
Natural Translation
My energy is too low right now to play.
Literal Translation
Too-much low the energy my now to play.
" Pagkatapos kong matulog nang maayos, bumalik ang enerhiya ko at nagawa ko ang lahat ng trabaho. "
Natural Translation
After I slept well, my energy came back and I was able to finish all the work.
Literal Translation
After I sleep well, returned the energy my and accomplished I the all of work.
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