kopya
kópya with stress marks
copy
Usage Note
Kopya is a Spanish loanword that is a high-frequency word used in education, office, and digital contexts. The verb kumopya means both to copy and to cheat on an exam — a dual meaning every Filipino student knows.
Examples
" May kopya ka ba nito? "
Natural Translation
Do you have a copy of this?
Literal Translation
With copy you question of-this?
" Ibigay mo ang kopya ng libro. "
Natural Translation
Give the copy of the book.
Literal Translation
Give you the copy of book.
" Mag-iwan ka ng dalawang kopya ng dokumento bago mo ipadala ang orihinal sa opisina. "
Natural Translation
Leave two copies of the document before you send the original to the office.
Literal Translation
Leave you of two copy of document before you send the original to-the office.
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