radyetor
radyétor with stress marks
radiator
Usage Note
Radyetor is an English loanword adapted to Tagalog phonology, referring primarily to the cooling radiator of a vehicle engine. In a country where traffic jams are a daily reality, an overheating radyetor is a frequent mechanical problem discussed in everyday conversation.
Examples
" Sira ang radyetor ng kotse. "
Natural Translation
The car's radiator is broken.
Literal Translation
Broken the radiator of car.
" Nag-overheat ang sasakyan dahil sira ang radyetor. "
Natural Translation
The vehicle overheated because the radiator was broken.
Literal Translation
Overheated the vehicle because broken the radiator.
" Bago tayo umalis sa mahabang biyahe, tingnan mo muna kung may tubig pa ang radyetor para hindi mag-init ang makina. "
Natural Translation
Before we leave on the long trip, check first whether the radiator still has water so the engine doesn't overheat.
Literal Translation
Before we leave on long trip, check you first if has water still the radiator so not overheat the engine.
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