nukleyar
nuclear
Usage Note
Nukleyar is the Tagalog phonetic adaptation of the English word 'nuclear', used in discussions of nuclear energy, nuclear weapons, or nuclear physics. It appears in news media, political discourse, and science education. The Philippines has a complex history with nuclear energy, including the mothballed Bataan Nuclear Power Plant, making the term culturally resonant.
Examples
" Mapanganib ang sandatang nukleyar. "
Natural Translation
Nuclear weapons are dangerous.
Literal Translation
Dangerous the weapon nuclear.
" Isang planta ng nukleyar ang itatayo sa kabilang bayan. "
Natural Translation
A nuclear plant will be built in the next town.
Literal Translation
One plant of nuclear the will-be-built in next town.
" Maraming siyentipiko ang nagbabala na ang enerhiyang nukleyar ay ligtas lamang kung mahigpit na sinusunod ang mga panuntunan sa kaligtasan. "
Natural Translation
Many scientists warn that nuclear energy is only safe if the safety rules are strictly followed.
Literal Translation
Many scientist the warn that the energy nuclear is safe only if strictly being-followed the rules in safety.
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