klarinet
klarinét with stress marks
clarinet
Usage Note
Klarinet is a direct borrowing from the Spanish 'clarinete', itself from French. It refers to the woodwind instrument used in classical ensembles, marching bands, and rondalla groups in the Philippines. The instrument is taught in music schools and is part of Philippine brass band tradition.
Examples
" Marunong siyang tumugtog ng klarinet. "
Natural Translation
He knows how to play the clarinet.
Literal Translation
Knows he to-play of clarinet.
" Tumutugtog siya ng klarinet sa pangkat musika ng paaralan. "
Natural Translation
He/She plays the clarinet in the school music group.
Literal Translation
Plays he/she of clarinet in-the group music of-the school.
" Mula pa noong bata siya, sinanay na siyang tumugtog ng klarinet upang maisali sa banda ng kanilang bayan. "
Natural Translation
Ever since he was a child, he was trained to play the clarinet so he could join their town's band.
Literal Translation
Since still when child he, trained already he to-play of clarinet so-that be-joined in-the band of their town.
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