From root: radyo
Usage Note
Pang-radyo describes things specifically intended for radio broadcasting, like a script or a voice suitable for the airwaves.
Examples
" Maganda ang boses niyang pang-radyo. "
Natural Translation
He has a nice voice for radio.
Literal Translation
Nice the voice his for-radio.
" Ang musika niya ay angkop na pang-radyo. "
Natural Translation
His/Her music is suitable for radio play.
Literal Translation
The music his/her is suitable for-radio.
" Sinulat ng manunulat ang isang maikling iskrip na pang-radyo na pwedeng basahin sa loob lamang ng tatlumpung segundo. "
Natural Translation
The writer wrote a short radio script that can be read in just thirty seconds.
Literal Translation
Wrote of writer the a short script that for-radio that can-be read in inside only of thirty seconds.
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