kartograpiya
kartograpíya with stress marks
cartography
Usage Note
Kartograpiya is an adaptation of the English and Greek-derived 'cartography' for the science and art of mapmaking. It appears primarily in geography textbooks and university courses rather than everyday conversation.
Examples
" Mahirap ang kartograpiya. "
Natural Translation
Cartography is difficult.
Literal Translation
Difficult the cartography.
" Pinag-aralan niya ang kartograpiya sa kolehiyo. "
Natural Translation
He/She studied cartography in college.
Literal Translation
Studied he/she the cartography at college.
" Dahil sa modernong teknolohiya, malaki na ang nabago sa kartograpiya na dati ay ginagawa pa lamang gamit ang kamay. "
Natural Translation
Because of modern technology, much has changed in cartography, which used to be done only by hand.
Literal Translation
Because of modern technology, big already the changed in cartography that before was done still only using the hand.
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