siyensiya
siyénsiya with stress marks
science
Usage Note
Siyensiya is borrowed from Spanish 'ciencia' and is the standard Tagalog word for science, used across all educational levels and in formal discourse. Science education is a strong priority in the Philippine curriculum and the word is universally familiar, covering natural, social, and applied sciences.
Examples
" Mahilig ako sa siyensiya. "
Natural Translation
I like science.
Literal Translation
Fond I of science.
" Paborito ko ang asignaturang siyensiya. "
Natural Translation
My favorite subject is science.
Literal Translation
Favorite my the subject science.
" Pinili niyang mag-aral ng siyensiya sa kolehiyo dahil pangarap niyang maging isang mananaliksik balang araw. "
Natural Translation
She chose to study science in college because she dreams of becoming a researcher someday.
Literal Translation
Chose she to-study of science at college because dream her to-become a researcher some day.
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