kemikal
kemikál with stress marks
chemical
Usage Note
Kemikal is a direct borrowing from English 'chemical,' used in scientific, agricultural, and everyday contexts. Filipinos often warn about the dangers of kemikal in food products and agricultural produce, reflecting public health concerns about pesticide use.
Examples
" May malakas na kemikal ang sabon. "
Natural Translation
The soap has a strong chemical.
Literal Translation
Has strong chemical the soap.
" Huwag gumamit ng kemikal sa mga gulay na itatanim mo. "
Natural Translation
Don't use chemicals on the vegetables you're going to plant.
Literal Translation
Don't use chemical on-the vegetables that will-plant you.
" Pinipili ng aming pamilya ang mga gulay na walang kemikal dahil mas ligtas ito para sa kalusugan ng mga bata. "
Natural Translation
Our family chooses vegetables without chemicals because they are safer for the children's health.
Literal Translation
Chosen by-the our family the vegetables that without chemical because more safe this for the health of-the children.
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