kolekta
kolékta with stress marks
collect (hobby items or objects)
Usage Note
Kolekta is a Spanish loanword covering both the act of collecting and the thing collected, most commonly used with mang- to form mangolekta for gathering hobby items like stamps, toys, or antiques. In a church context, kolekta also refers to the offering or collection taken during Mass.
Examples
" Maliit ang kolekta namin. "
Natural Translation
Our collection is small.
Literal Translation
Small the collection our.
" Malaki ang kolekta ng simbahan. "
Natural Translation
The church's collection (offering) is large.
Literal Translation
Big the collection of-the church.
" Buong buhay niyang inipon ang kolekta ng mga lumang barya na pinagkakahalagahan ng mga mangongolekta sa buong mundo. "
Natural Translation
He spent his whole life gathering a collection of old coins that collectors all over the world treasure.
Literal Translation
Whole life his saved the collection of old coins that valued by collectors in whole world.
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