sirkito
sirkíto with stress marks
circuit
Usage Note
Sirkito is a phonetic adaptation of the English word circuit, used in electronics, electrical engineering, and technology education. In everyday Tagalog-English code-switching the English form is often used directly, making sirkito more common in formal Filipino-medium school lessons and technical manuals.
Examples
" Bago ang sirkito ng radyo. "
Natural Translation
The radio's circuit is new.
Literal Translation
New the circuit of radio.
" Sira ang sirkito ng kuryente. "
Natural Translation
The electrical circuit is broken.
Literal Translation
Broken the circuit of electricity.
" Sinuri ng inhinyero ang bawat sirkito ng makina bago niya ipinasok muli ang kuryente sa buong pabrika. "
Natural Translation
The engineer inspected every circuit of the machine before he turned the power back on for the entire factory.
Literal Translation
Examined by-the engineer the each circuit of machine before he put-in again the electricity in whole factory.
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