optika
óptika with stress marks
optics; science of light and vision
Also means
Optika can also refer to an optical shop or eyewear store in everyday Filipino usage.
Usage Note
Optika is borrowed from Spanish 'óptica' and carries two distinct meanings: in scientific contexts it refers to the physics of light and vision, while in everyday Philippine life it most commonly means an optical shop where eyeglasses are sold and fitted. The commercial sense is so widespread that most Filipinos encounter the word mainly in mall signage and clinic names.
Examples
" Mahirap ang optika. "
Natural Translation
Optics is difficult.
Literal Translation
Difficult the optics.
" Ang optika ay isang mahalagang sangay ng agham. "
Natural Translation
Optics is an important branch of science.
Literal Translation
The optics is one important branch of science.
" Sa pag-aaral ng optika, natutuhan namin kung paano kumikilos ang liwanag kapag dumadaan ito sa lente. "
Natural Translation
In the study of optics, we learned how light behaves when it passes through a lens.
Literal Translation
In studying of optics, learned we how moves the light when passes it through lens.
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