mekanismo
mekánismo with stress marks
mechanism
Usage Note
Mekanismo comes from Spanish 'mecanismo' and is used in both technical and figurative contexts — the mechanism of a machine, but also the mechanism of a law or government process. It is common in academic writing, policy discussions, and engineering contexts in the Philippines.
Examples
" Sira ang mekanismo ng pinto. "
Natural Translation
The mechanism of the door is broken.
Literal Translation
Broken the mechanism of door.
" Kailangan nating ayusin ang mekanismo ng lumang orasan na ito. "
Natural Translation
We need to fix the mechanism of this old clock.
Literal Translation
Need we to-fix the mechanism of old that clock that this.
" Hindi maganda ang mekanismo ng batas kung walang malinaw na proseso para sa mga reklamo ng mamamayan. "
Natural Translation
The mechanism of the law is not good if there is no clear process for citizens' complaints.
Literal Translation
Not good the mechanism of law if no clear process for plural complaint of citizen.
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