mekanika
mekánika with stress marks
mechanics
Usage Note
Mekanika comes from Spanish 'mecánica' and refers to both the scientific field of mechanics and the practical trade of auto or machine repair. In everyday Filipino usage, mekanika is most often associated with auto repair shops and skilled manual work.
Examples
" Mahirap ang mekanika. "
Natural Translation
Mechanics is hard.
Literal Translation
Hard the mechanics.
" Mahirap intindihin ang mga konsepto ng mekanika sa pisika. "
Natural Translation
The concepts of mechanics in physics are hard to understand.
Literal Translation
Hard to-understand the plural concept of mechanics in physics.
" Bago ka maging mahusay na mekaniko, kailangan mong unawain nang husto ang mekanika ng makina. "
Natural Translation
Before you become a skilled mechanic, you need to fully understand the mechanics of the engine.
Literal Translation
Before you become skilled [na] mechanic, need you understand fully the mechanics of-the engine.
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