mineral
minerál with stress marks
mineral
Usage Note
Mineral refers to naturally occurring inorganic substances found in rocks and soil, but in everyday Filipino speech it just as often means mineral water, as in tubig mineral. The Philippines is among the world's most mineral-rich nations, making the term prominent in both business and environmental discussions.
Examples
" Uminom ka ng mineral na tubig. "
Natural Translation
Drink some mineral water.
Literal Translation
Drink you of mineral that water.
" Kailangan natin ng sapat na bitamina at mineral para sa malusog na katawan. "
Natural Translation
We need enough vitamins and minerals for a healthy body.
Literal Translation
Need we of enough that vitamin and mineral for to healthy that body.
" Mayaman sa mineral ang lupa sa lugar na iyon, kaya maraming kompanya ang gustong magmina doon. "
Natural Translation
The soil in that area is rich in minerals, which is why many companies want to mine there.
Literal Translation
Rich in mineral the soil at place that, so many company the want to-mine there.
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