topograpiya
topograpíya with stress marks
topography
Usage Note
Topograpiya is a direct adaptation of the English and ultimately Greek-derived word 'topography', used in geography, cartography, engineering, and education. It is a technical and academic term rarely heard in casual speech, where simpler Tagalog descriptions of landform would typically be used instead.
Examples
" Mahirap ang topograpiya ng lugar. "
Natural Translation
The topography of the place is difficult.
Literal Translation
Difficult the topography of place.
" Pinag-aralan nila ang topograpiya ng bundok. "
Natural Translation
They studied the topography of the mountain.
Literal Translation
Studied they the topography of mountain.
" Bago magtayo ng kalsada, sinuri muna ng mga inhinyero ang topograpiya ng buong lambak upang maiwasan ang pagguho ng lupa. "
Natural Translation
Before building the road, the engineers first studied the topography of the entire valley to prevent landslides.
Literal Translation
Before to build of road, examined first by the engineers the topography of whole valley so-that be-avoided the collapse of soil.
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