obstetrika
obstétrika with stress marks
obstetrics
Usage Note
Obstetrika is borrowed from Spanish 'obstetricia' and refers to the branch of medicine dealing with pregnancy, childbirth, and the postpartum period. It is used in academic and medical training contexts, and Filipino medical schools teach it as a core specialty.
Examples
" Mahirap ang obstetrika. "
Natural Translation
Obstetrics is difficult.
Literal Translation
Difficult the obstetrics.
" Nag-aaral siya ng obstetrika sa unibersidad. "
Natural Translation
He/she is studying obstetrics at the university.
Literal Translation
Studying he/she of obstetrics at university.
" Gusto niyang maging doktor sa obstetrika upang matulungan ang mga buntis na manganak nang ligtas. "
Natural Translation
She wants to become a doctor in obstetrics so she can help pregnant women give birth safely.
Literal Translation
Want she-[ng] become doctor in obstetrics so-that can-help the [mga] pregnant [na] give-birth safely.
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