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mekaniko

mekaníko with stress marks

mechanic

noun me-ka-NI-ko Spanish origin Less Common
People & Society Professions
Illustration of "mekaniko" (mechanic)

Usage Note

Mekaniko refers to someone who repairs engines, motorcycles, or cars, and they are typically found working in local shops called a 'talyer'. It is a common term used when seeking help for vehicle maintenance or roadside repairs.

Examples

Beginner

" Pupunta ako sa mekaniko. "

Natural Translation

I will go to the mechanic.

Literal Translation

Will-go I to mechanic.

Intermediate

" Ang mekaniko ay nag-aayos ng makina. "

Natural Translation

The mechanic is repairing the engine.

Literal Translation

The mechanic is fixing the machine.

Advanced

" Dinala ko ang kotse sa mekaniko dahil kakaiba ang ingay na naririnig ko sa makina. "

Natural Translation

I took the car to the mechanic because of a strange noise I was hearing in the engine.

Literal Translation

Took I the car to mechanic because strange the noise that hearing I in engine.

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Derived Words

pagmemekaniko DERIVED

mechanics as a profession

pagkakamekaniko DERIVED

being a mechanic

pangmekaniko DERIVED

for mechanics

Actor Focus Verbs

magmekaniko AF VERB

to work as a mechanic

Object Focus Verbs

ipamekaniko OF VERB

to have repaired by a mechanic

mekanikuhin OF VERB

to repair as a mechanic

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