teleskopyo
teleskópyo with stress marks
telescope
Usage Note
Teleskopyo, from Spanish 'telescopio', is the standard Filipino word for telescope. It is used in science education and astronomy contexts. Interest in stargazing has grown with the rise of astronomy clubs in Philippine schools and universities.
Examples
" May bago akong teleskopyo. "
Natural Translation
I have a new telescope.
Literal Translation
Has new my telescope.
" Ginamit namin ang teleskopyo para makita ang buwan. "
Natural Translation
We used the telescope to see the moon.
Literal Translation
Used we the telescope to see the moon.
" Sa pamamagitan ng makapangyarihang teleskopyo, natanaw ng mga estudyante ang mga singsing ng planetang Saturno. "
Natural Translation
Through the powerful telescope, the students were able to see the rings of the planet Saturn.
Literal Translation
Through of powerful telescope, saw of [plural] student the [plural] ring of planet Saturn.
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