konsulta
konsúlta with stress marks
consultation
Usage Note
Konsulta is primarily used for medical check-ups or seeking professional advice in the Philippines. It most commonly appears in the verb form magpakonsulta, meaning 'to go for a check-up' or 'to see a doctor'.
Examples
" Pupunta ako sa konsulta mamaya. "
Natural Translation
I will go to the consultation later.
Literal Translation
Will-go I to the consultation later.
" Mahal ang konsulta sa doktor. "
Natural Translation
The consultation with the doctor is expensive.
Literal Translation
Expensive the consultation at-the doctor.
" Ipinagpaliban niya ang konsulta sa doktor dahil sobrang busy siya sa trabaho ngayong linggo. "
Natural Translation
He/She postponed the consultation with the doctor because he/she is so busy with work this week.
Literal Translation
Postponed he/she the consultation with doctor because very busy he/she at work this week.
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