kamera
kaméra with stress marks
camera
Usage Note
Kamera refers to any device that captures photos or videos, including smartphones and professional gear. In daily conversation, it is frequently used with the verb 'kumuha' (to take) when expressing that you are taking a picture.
Examples
" Bago ang kamera ko. "
Natural Translation
My camera is new.
Literal Translation
New the camera my.
" May bagong kamera siya. "
Natural Translation
She has a new camera.
Literal Translation
She has a new camera.
" Mahilig siyang kumuha ng litrato gamit ang kaniyang kamera tuwing naglalakbay kami sa probinsya. "
Natural Translation
She loves taking photos with her camera whenever we travel to the province.
Literal Translation
Fond she take of photo using the her camera every-time travel we to province.
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