klase
kláse with stress marks
class, kind
Usage Note
Klase is extremely versatile in Tagalog, borrowed from Spanish 'clase.' It can mean a school class or lesson, a social class, or a type/kind of something. The phrase 'anong klase' (what kind) is one of the most common question patterns. It also carries connotations of quality, as in 'may klase' (has class / stylish).
Examples
" Anong klase ng kape ito? "
Natural Translation
What kind of coffee is this?
Literal Translation
What kind of coffee this?
" Anong klase ng tao ang iyong pinagkakatiwalaan? "
Natural Translation
What kind of person do you trust?
Literal Translation
What kind of person the your trusted?
" Hindi ako makapasok sa klase kahapon dahil naabutan ako ng malakas na ulan sa daan. "
Natural Translation
I couldn't attend class yesterday because I got caught in heavy rain on the way.
Literal Translation
Not I able-enter in class yesterday because caught me by strong link rain on road.
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