Usage Note
Kometa is a Spanish loanword (from cometa) used in science classes and news media when discussing astronomical events. Notably, kometa also means a kite (the flying toy) in both Spanish and Filipino, so context determines the sense — though the toy meaning is more common in everyday casual speech.
Examples
" May kometa sa langit. "
Natural Translation
There is a comet in the sky.
Literal Translation
There-is comet in-the sky.
" Makikita ang kometa sa langit ngayong gabi. "
Natural Translation
The comet can be seen in the sky tonight.
Literal Translation
Can-be-seen the comet in-the sky tonight.
" Ayon sa mga siyentipiko, ang kometang lilitaw ngayong taon ay muli lamang makikita pagkalipas ng pitumpung taon. "
Natural Translation
According to scientists, the comet that will appear this year will only be seen again after seventy years.
Literal Translation
According to-the scientists, the comet that will-appear this year is again only will-be-seen after-passing of seventy years.
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