Also means
Makinarya is also used figuratively to describe the complex mechanisms of an organization or political system, as in 'makinarya ng gobyerno' (government machinery).
Usage Note
Makinarya, from Spanish 'maquinaria', refers collectively to a set of machines or the mechanical systems of a factory, farm, or institution. It is used in formal, technical, and journalistic contexts, particularly when discussing industrial production, agricultural mechanization, or infrastructure. The figurative use in politics and governance is also well established.
Examples
" Sira ang makinarya. "
Natural Translation
The machinery is broken.
Literal Translation
Broken the machinery.
" Bago ang makinarya nila. "
Natural Translation
Their machinery is new.
Literal Translation
New the machinery their.
" Tumigil ang produksyon sa pabrika nang masira ang isang bahagi ng makinarya na ipinadala pa mula sa ibang bansa. "
Natural Translation
Production at the factory stopped when one part of the machinery, which was even shipped from another country, broke down.
Literal Translation
Stopped the production at factory when broke the one part of machinery [na] sent still from other country.
Take Tagalog with you
The full course, a 12,500-word dictionary, and flashcards that make every word stick — free to start on iOS and Android.
Tagalog builds thousands of words from a few hundred roots.
How Tagalog words workRelated Words
Explore Tagalog by topic
Free guides on grammar, vocabulary, and culture to take you past single-word lookups.
How to Say Sorry in Tagalog: Patawad vs Pasensya
How to say sorry in Tagalog: patawad, pasensya na, and paumanhin compared on a simple severity-and-formality ladder so you pick the right word every time.
How to Say "I Love You" in Tagalog: Phrases & Meaning
Learn how to say I love you in Tagalog. Mahal kita, Iniibig kita, and Filipino terms of endearment for partners, family, and friends — with cultural notes.
Tagalog Pronouns Explained: Complete Chart with Examples
Every Tagalog pronoun explained with clear charts: ang/ng/sa forms, tayo vs kami, ikaw vs ka, politeness markers, and the mistakes beginners make.
Tagalog Time Expressions: Past, Present & Future Guide
Tagalog has no tenses — it uses aspect. Learn time words, days of the week, clock time, and the aspect system, with vocabulary tables and cultural notes.