industriya
industriyá with stress marks
industry
Usage Note
Industriya comes from Spanish industria and covers both economic sectors such as agriculture, manufacturing, and services, and in older usage the concept of diligence or hard work. Modern usage is primarily in economic and business contexts.
Examples
" Lumalago ang industriya namin. "
Natural Translation
Our industry is growing.
Literal Translation
Growing the industry our.
" Ang industriya ng turismo ay malaking tulong sa ekonomiya ng bansa. "
Natural Translation
The tourism industry is a great help to the country's economy.
Literal Translation
The industry of-the tourism is big help to-the economy of-the country.
" Habang umuunlad ang industriya ng teknolohiya, marami ring bagong trabaho ang nabubuksan para sa mga kabataan. "
Natural Translation
As the technology industry develops, many new jobs are also opening up for young people.
Literal Translation
While developing the industry of technology, many also new job the opening for the youth.
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