Usage Note
Toniko is an adaptation of the English 'tonic' and refers to health-strengthening drinks or medicinal preparations, as well as tonic water used as a mixer. It appears in pharmacy and health contexts and is also used colloquially for any revitalising drink or remedy.
Examples
" Bumili siya ng toniko sa botika. "
Natural Translation
He bought tonic at the pharmacy.
Literal Translation
Bought he of tonic at pharmacy.
" Uminom siya ng toniko para lumakas. "
Natural Translation
He/She drank tonic to get strong.
Literal Translation
Drank he/she of tonic to get strong.
" Ipinainom ng nanay sa maysakit na bata ang toniko na inirekomenda ng doktor para bumalik ang lakas nito. "
Natural Translation
The mother gave the sick child the tonic that the doctor recommended so that his strength would return.
Literal Translation
Made-drink by mother to sick child the tonic that recommended by doctor so-that return the strength its.
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