teknika
téknika with stress marks
technique; technical
Usage Note
Teknika is borrowed from Spanish técnica and refers to a technique, method, or skill — particularly in the arts, sports, or craftsmanship. A music teacher might praise a student's guitar teknika, and coaches use it to describe players' fundamental skills.
Examples
" Maganda ang teknika mo. "
Natural Translation
Your technique is good.
Literal Translation
Good the technique your.
" Magaling ang kanyang teknika sa pagpinta. "
Natural Translation
His/her technique in painting is good.
Literal Translation
Good the his/her technique in painting.
" Bagaman bata pa siya, kapansin-pansin na ang teknika niya sa pagtugtog ng piyano na hinahangaan ng kanyang guro. "
Natural Translation
Although she is still young, her technique in playing the piano is already noticeable and admired by her teacher.
Literal Translation
Although young still she, noticeable already the technique her in playing of piano that admired by her teacher.
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