multiplika
multiplíka with stress marks
multiply, multiplied
Usage Note
Multiplika is a Spanish loanword from multiplicar, used in mathematics education as the root for multiplication-related terms. The prefixed form i-multiplika means to multiply; in adult speech the native paramihin is often used instead.
Examples
" Marunong na siyang mag-multiplika. "
Natural Translation
He already knows how to multiply.
Literal Translation
Knows already he to-multiply.
" Paano ang multiplika ng mga numero na ito? "
Natural Translation
How do you multiply these numbers?
Literal Translation
How the multiply of [plural] number that this?
" Bago mo i-multiplika ang dalawang numero, siguraduhin mong tama ang pagkakasunod-sunod ng mga hakbang sa pagkukwenta. "
Natural Translation
Before you multiply the two numbers, make sure the order of the steps in the calculation is correct.
Literal Translation
Before you to-multiply the two number, make-sure you correct the order of plural step in calculation.
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