Usage Note
Koniko is a Spanish loanword (from cónico) used as a geometric descriptor in mathematics, engineering, and science to describe a cone-shaped object. It appears in school textbooks and technical descriptions, and occasionally in architecture or food presentation contexts.
Examples
" Koniko ang hugis ng sumbrero. "
Natural Translation
The hat's shape is conical.
Literal Translation
Conical the shape of-the hat.
" Ang takip ng banga ay may hugis na koniko. "
Natural Translation
The lid of the pot has a conical shape.
Literal Translation
The lid of-the pot has shape of-a conical.
" Ipinaliwanag ng guro kung paano kalkulahin ang laki ng isang koniko na bagay sa loob ng klase sa matematika. "
Natural Translation
The teacher explained how to calculate the volume of a conical object during the math class.
Literal Translation
Explained by-the teacher how calculate the size of a conical object inside of-the class in mathematics.
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