radyo
rádyo with stress marks
radio
Usage Note
Radyo refers to both the physical device and the broadcast stations, which remain a primary source of news and music in the Philippines. You will often hear it playing in public transport like jeepneys, usually used with the verb 'makinig' (to listen).
Examples
" Nakikinig ako sa radyo. "
Natural Translation
I am listening to the radio.
Literal Translation
Listening I to radio.
" May radyo sa sala. "
Natural Translation
There is a radio in the living room.
Literal Translation
There is a radio in the living room.
" Tuwing umaga sa jeepney, nakikinig ang mga pasahero sa radyo para sa pinakabagong balita at trapiko sa lungsod. "
Natural Translation
Every morning in the jeepney, the passengers listen to the radio for the latest news and traffic in the city.
Literal Translation
Every morning in jeepney, listening the passengers to radio for the latest news and traffic in city.
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