From root: materyal
Usage Note
Materyales is specifically used to refer to supplies or physical substances needed for construction or production.
Examples
" Kulang ang materyales natin. "
Natural Translation
Our materials are lacking.
Literal Translation
Lacking the materials our.
" Kumpleto ang aming materyales. "
Natural Translation
Our materials are complete.
Literal Translation
Complete the our materials.
" Bago tayo magsimula sa pagtatayo, siguraduhin nating kumpleto ang lahat ng materyales at gamit. "
Natural Translation
Before we start building, let's make sure all the materials and tools are complete.
Literal Translation
Before we start in building, make-sure we complete the all of materials and tools.
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