obserbatoryo
obserbatóryo with stress marks
observatory; viewing place
Usage Note
Obserbatoryo is borrowed from Spanish 'observatorio' and refers to a building equipped for observing astronomical or meteorological phenomena. In the Philippines, PAGASA (the national weather service) operates observatories, making the term associated with both astronomy and weather monitoring.
Examples
" Pumunta kami sa obserbatoryo. "
Natural Translation
We went to the observatory.
Literal Translation
Went we to observatory.
" Gumamit sila ng teleskopyo sa obserbatoryo. "
Natural Translation
They used a telescope in the observatory.
Literal Translation
Used they of telescope in observatory.
" Mula sa obserbatoryo sa bundok, malinaw na nakikita ng mga astronomo ang mga bituin tuwing maaliwalas ang langit. "
Natural Translation
From the observatory on the mountain, the astronomers clearly see the stars whenever the sky is clear.
Literal Translation
From the observatory in mountain, clear see of plural astronomer the plural star whenever clear the sky.
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