sirko
circus; acrobatics; somersault
Usage Note
Sirko comes from Spanish circo and refers to the circus as entertainment, as well as acrobatic feats and somersaults, with magsirko meaning to perform acrobatics. The word is also used playfully to describe rowdy or show-off behavior, and the rhetorical question 'Anong sirko ito?' expresses exasperated disbelief.
Examples
" Masaya ang sirko. "
Natural Translation
The circus is fun.
Literal Translation
Fun the circus.
" Masaya ang manood ng sirko. "
Natural Translation
It is fun to watch the circus.
Literal Translation
Fun the to watch of circus.
" Anong sirko na naman itong ginagawa mo, samantalang alam mong nakatutok ang lahat sa atin? "
Natural Translation
What kind of spectacle are you putting on again, when you know everyone is watching us?
Literal Translation
What circus again this doing you, while know-you focused the everyone on us?
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