Usage Note
Jaket is an Anglicism adopted into everyday Filipino speech, with spelling that reflects Filipino phonology where the final 'ck' sound is simplified. It is used interchangeably with the English 'jacket,' especially in reference to light outerwear worn during the cool Ber months.
Examples
" Suotin mo ang jaket mo. "
Natural Translation
Put on your jacket.
Literal Translation
Wear you the jacket your.
" Magdala ka ng jaket dahil malamig ngayong gabi. "
Natural Translation
Bring a jacket because it's cold tonight.
Literal Translation
Bring you of jacket because cold tonight-this evening.
" Huwag mong kalimutan ang makapal na jaket dahil malamig sa bundok lalo na kapag gabi. "
Natural Translation
Don't forget the thick jacket because it's cold in the mountains, especially at night.
Literal Translation
Don't you-that forget the thick jacket because cold in mountain especially when night.
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