sekundarya
sekundárya with stress marks
secondary
Usage Note
Sekundarya refers to secondary level — most commonly secondary education (high school). The phrase 'sekundaryang paaralan' means secondary school. In a broader sense it can mean 'of lesser importance' or 'secondary in rank,' though this usage is less common in everyday speech.
Examples
" Nasa sekundarya na ang anak ko. "
Natural Translation
My child is already in secondary school.
Literal Translation
In secondary already the child my.
" Nasa sekundarya na siya at nag-aaral nang mabuti. "
Natural Translation
He/She is already in secondary school and studying well.
Literal Translation
In secondary already he/she and studying of well.
" Marami sa mga estudyante sa sekundaryang paaralan ang nahihirapan sa matematika kapag walang sapat na gabay sa bahay. "
Natural Translation
Many students in secondary school struggle with mathematics when there is no sufficient guidance at home.
Literal Translation
Many of the students in secondary school the struggle in mathematics when no sufficient guidance at home.
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