suplay
supláy with stress marks
supply
Usage Note
Suplay is an English loanword used in business, economics, and everyday contexts when referring to stock, provisions, or the economic concept of supply. It is commonly heard in discussions about merchandise, groceries, or resources. In informal speech, Filipinos may also use the English word 'supply' interchangeably.
Examples
" Kulang ang suplay ng bigas. "
Natural Translation
The supply of rice is short.
Literal Translation
Lacking the supply of rice.
" Kulang ang suplay ng tubig. "
Natural Translation
The supply of water is lacking.
Literal Translation
Lacking the supply of water.
" Dahil sa bagyo, naputol ang suplay ng kuryente sa buong probinsiya sa loob ng tatlong araw. "
Natural Translation
Because of the typhoon, the power supply across the whole province was cut off for three days.
Literal Translation
Because of typhoon, cut-off the supply of electricity in whole province in inside of three days.
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