kemistri
kemístri with stress marks
chemistry
Usage Note
Kemistri is borrowed from English and refers to the science of chemistry as a school subject or field of study. Like in English, it is also used colloquially to describe romantic or interpersonal chemistry between two people.
Examples
" Mahirap ang kemistri sa akin. "
Natural Translation
Chemistry is hard for me.
Literal Translation
Hard the chemistry to me.
" Mahilig siya sa kemistri noong hayskul. "
Natural Translation
He/She was fond of chemistry in high school.
Literal Translation
Fond he/she of chemistry when high-school.
" Bagama't magaling sila pareho, walang kemistri sila bilang magkasosyo kaya hindi umusad ang negosyo. "
Natural Translation
Although they are both talented, they have no chemistry as partners, so the business did not move forward.
Literal Translation
Although talented they both, no chemistry they as partners so not moved-forward the business.
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