monotono
monótono with stress marks
monotonous
Usage Note
Monotono is borrowed from Spanish monótono and describes something tediously uniform or lacking variety — repetitive routines, uninspiring voices, or dull environments. In everyday Tagalog conversation it is often mixed with English code-switching.
Examples
" Monotono ang trabaho ko. "
Natural Translation
My job is monotonous.
Literal Translation
Monotonous the job my.
" Nakakaantok pakinggan ang kanyang boses dahil ito ay masyadong monotono. "
Natural Translation
His/Her voice makes me sleepy because it is too monotonous.
Literal Translation
Sleep-inducing to-listen-to the his/her voice because it is too monotonous.
" Dahil masyadong monotono ang kanyang araw-araw na gawain, nagpasya siyang maghanap ng bagong libangan. "
Natural Translation
Because his daily routine was too monotonous, he decided to look for a new hobby.
Literal Translation
Because too monotonous the his everyday that task, decided he to-look of new hobby.
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