interkontinental
interkontinentál with stress marks
intercontinental
Usage Note
Interkontinental is a formal adjective used in geography, aviation, and sports contexts to describe something spanning or connecting multiple continents. It is rarely used in casual conversation and appears most often in headlines or official announcements.
Examples
" Mahaba ang interkontinental na biyahe. "
Natural Translation
The intercontinental trip is long.
Literal Translation
Long the intercontinental trip.
" Ang intercontinental na lipad ay tumatagal ng mahigit labing-isang oras. "
Natural Translation
The intercontinental flight takes more than eleven hours.
Literal Translation
The intercontinental flight takes more than eleven hours.
" Ang bagong interkontinental na ruta ng eroplano ay magdurugtong sa Asya at Aprika nang walang paghinto sa ibang bansa. "
Natural Translation
The new intercontinental airplane route will connect Asia and Africa without any stopover in another country.
Literal Translation
The new intercontinental route of airplane will-connect Asia and Africa without no stop in other country.
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