sirkulo
sírkulo with stress marks
circle
Usage Note
Sirkulo comes from Spanish círculo and is used in geometry, art, and everyday descriptions of circular shapes or social groups. It is the standard Filipino-medium school term for a circle shape, and the phrase nasa aming sirkulo extends it naturally to describe a social circle or inner group.
Examples
" Bilog ang sirkulo. "
Natural Translation
The circle is round.
Literal Translation
Round the circle.
" Gumuhit siya ng sirkulo sa papel. "
Natural Translation
He/she drew a circle on the paper.
Literal Translation
Drew he/she of circle on paper.
" Sa loob ng aming sirkulo ng magkakaibigan, lahat ay may tungkuling tulungan ang sinumang nahihirapan. "
Natural Translation
Within our circle of friends, everyone has a duty to help whoever is struggling.
Literal Translation
In inside of our circle of friends, all have duty help the-whoever struggling.
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