sintetiko
sintetíko with stress marks
synthetic
Usage Note
Sintetiko is borrowed from English synthetic and describes man-made materials such as fabrics, rubber, or chemicals, as opposed to natural ones. It appears frequently in consumer product descriptions, environmental discussions, and garment labeling contexts.
Examples
" Sintetiko ang tela ng damit. "
Natural Translation
The fabric of the dress is synthetic.
Literal Translation
Synthetic the fabric of dress.
" Sintetiko ang materyal ng bag na ito. "
Natural Translation
The material of this bag is synthetic.
Literal Translation
Synthetic the material of bag this.
" Mas mura ang mga sintetikong materyales, ngunit mas mabilis itong masira kumpara sa likas na koton o balat. "
Natural Translation
Synthetic materials are cheaper, but they break down faster compared to natural cotton or leather.
Literal Translation
More cheap the plural synthetic material, but more fast this break-down compared to natural cotton or leather.
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