Usage Note
Iskeyter is an English loanword referring to a person who skates, whether on roller skates or a skateboard. The term is used in youth and sports culture, often mixed with English slang in Taglish conversation among skateboarding communities.
Examples
" Magaling na iskeyter ang kapatid ko. "
Natural Translation
My sibling is a good skater.
Literal Translation
Good skater the sibling my.
" Isang magaling na iskeyter ang nanalo sa kumpetisyon. "
Natural Translation
A skilled skater won the competition.
Literal Translation
A skilled skater the won in-the competition.
" Kahit madalas siyang madapa noong bata pa, naging isa siyang propesyonal na iskeyter na hinahangaan ng marami. "
Natural Translation
Even though he often fell when he was young, he became a professional skater admired by many.
Literal Translation
Even-though often he fall when child still, became one he professional skater that admired by many.
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