idyosinkrasya
idyosinkrásya with stress marks
idiosyncrasy
Usage Note
Idyosinkrasya is a learned borrowing via Spanish, used mainly in academic, psychological, or literary contexts to describe a quirk or personal characteristic that sets someone apart. In everyday Tagalog, speakers more often use 'ugali' or 'katangian' for similar concepts.
Examples
" May sariling idyosinkrasya ang bawat isa. "
Natural Translation
Each one has their own idiosyncrasy.
Literal Translation
Has own idiosyncrasy the each one.
" Ang bawat tao ay may sariling idyosinkrasya. "
Natural Translation
Every person has their own idiosyncrasies.
Literal Translation
The every person has own idiosyncrasy.
" Bagaman kakaiba ang kanyang idyosinkrasya, iyon mismo ang nagpapatangi sa kanya bilang isang manlilikha. "
Natural Translation
Although his idiosyncrasy is unusual, that is precisely what sets him apart as an artist.
Literal Translation
Although unusual the his idiosyncrasy, that itself the sets-apart to him as an creator.
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