Usage Note
Musika is used in both formal and everyday contexts to refer to the art of music and songs. While the English word "music" is frequently used in casual Taglish, "musika" remains standard for formal titles and common phrases like "mahilig sa musika" (fond of music).
Examples
" Mahilig ako sa musika. "
Natural Translation
I am fond of music.
Literal Translation
Fond I of music.
" Gusto ko ang malambing na musika. "
Natural Translation
I like gentle music.
Literal Translation
Like I the gentle music.
" Mula pagkabata, ang musika na ang nagsisilbing aliw ko tuwing nalulungkot o napapagod ako sa trabaho. "
Natural Translation
Since childhood, music has been my comfort whenever I feel sad or tired from work.
Literal Translation
From childhood, the music already the serving comfort my whenever sad or tired I at work.
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