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pagkakamekaniko

being a mechanic

noun pag-ka-ka-me-ka-NI-ko DERIVED Rare
People & Society Professions
Illustration of the root word "mekaniko" (mechanic)
Illustration from root: mekaniko

From root: mekaniko

Usage Note

Pagkakamekaniko describes the state, status, or identity of being a mechanic.

Examples

Beginner

" Masaya siya sa pagkakamekaniko. "

Natural Translation

He is happy being a mechanic.

Literal Translation

Happy he in being-a-mechanic.

Intermediate

" Dahil sa pagkakamekaniko ay nakabili siya ng bahay. "

Natural Translation

Because of being a mechanic, he was able to buy a house.

Literal Translation

Because-of being-a-mechanic was-able-to-buy he of house.

Advanced

" Dahil sa kanyang pagkakamekaniko, natutuhan niyang ayusin halos anumang makinang sira sa bahay nila. "

Natural Translation

Because of his being a mechanic, he learned to fix almost any broken machine in their house.

Literal Translation

Because-of his being-a-mechanic, learned he-to fix almost any machine broken in house their.

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