oblik
oblík with stress marks
oblique; inclined
Usage Note
Oblik is adapted from English 'oblique' and is used in mathematical, geometric, and grammatical contexts to describe something that is not perpendicular or direct. In grammar it refers to cases other than nominative and accusative; it is more common in technical and academic writing than in casual speech.
Examples
" Oblik ang guhit na ito. "
Natural Translation
This line is oblique.
Literal Translation
Oblique the line this.
" Ang hugis ng bubong ay may oblik na disenyo. "
Natural Translation
The shape of the roof has an oblique design.
Literal Translation
The shape of roof has oblique design.
" Sa klase ng heometriya, ipinakita ng titser kung paano sukatin ang anggulong oblik na hindi pantay sa siyamnapung digri. "
Natural Translation
In the geometry class, the teacher showed how to measure the oblique angle that is not equal to ninety degrees.
Literal Translation
In class of geometry, showed by teacher how to-measure the angle oblique that not equal to ninety degree.
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