idyomatiko
idyomátiko with stress marks
idiomatic
Usage Note
Idyomatiko is a formal or academic adjective used in linguistics and language education to describe expressions that conform to the natural patterns of a language. It is more common in written academic Tagalog than in everyday speech.
Examples
" Idyomatiko ang salin niya. "
Natural Translation
His translation is idiomatic.
Literal Translation
Idiomatic the translation his.
" Ang pagsasalin ay dapat idyomatiko at natural. "
Natural Translation
The translation should be idiomatic and natural.
Literal Translation
The translation is should idiomatic and natural.
" Kung gusto mong maging idyomatiko ang iyong pagsulat, kailangan mong gamitin ang mga likas na pananalita ng mga katutubong tagapagsalita. "
Natural Translation
If you want your writing to be idiomatic, you need to use the natural expressions of native speakers.
Literal Translation
If want you to-become idiomatic the your writing, need you to-use the natural expression of-the native speaker.
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