matematiko
matemátiko with stress marks
mathematician
Usage Note
Matematiko comes from Spanish 'matemático' and refers to a person who specializes in or studies mathematics. In everyday Filipino speech it may also be used informally to describe someone who is very good with numbers.
Examples
" Matematiko ang ama niya. "
Natural Translation
His father is a mathematician.
Literal Translation
Mathematician the father his.
" Isang sikat na matematiko ang nagbigay ng talumpati sa unibersidad. "
Natural Translation
A famous mathematician gave a speech at the university.
Literal Translation
One [ng] famous [na] mathematician the gave of speech at-the university.
" Ang batang iyon ay parang matematiko kung magbilang, mabilis niyang nasasagot ang anumang problema sa numero. "
Natural Translation
That child is like a mathematician when counting; he quickly answers any number problem.
Literal Translation
The child that is like mathematician when count, fast he answer the any problem on number.
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