klasiko
klásiko with stress marks
classical
Usage Note
Klasiko refers to something of classical or enduring quality — classical music, a classic film, a timeless work of literature. It is also used colloquially to describe something stereotypically expected or predictably characteristic, as in 'klasiko niya iyan' (that's so typical of him).
Examples
" Klasiko ang pelikulang ito. "
Natural Translation
This movie is a classic.
Literal Translation
Classic the movie this.
" Ang awit na ito ay klasiko. "
Natural Translation
This song is classical.
Literal Translation
The song that this is classical.
" Klasiko na ang ginawa niya — laging huli sa usapan at saka pa magdadahilan na may trapik. "
Natural Translation
What he did is so typical of him — always late for the meetup and then making excuses about traffic.
Literal Translation
Classic already the did his — always late at meetup and then will-make-excuse that has traffic.
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