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trilohiya

trilohíya with stress marks

trilogy

noun tri-lo-HI-ya English origin Rare

Usage Note

Trilohiya is borrowed from English 'trilogy' and is used primarily in literary, film, and entertainment contexts. Philippine cinema and literature have produced notable trilogies, and the word is common in book reviews and film criticism.

Examples

Beginner

" Nabasa ko ang buong trilohiya. "

Natural Translation

I read the whole trilogy.

Literal Translation

Was-read by-me the whole trilogy.

Intermediate

" Maganda ang trilohiya ng pelikula. "

Natural Translation

The trilogy of the movie is good.

Literal Translation

Good the trilogy of movie.

Advanced

" Naging tanyag ang manunulat matapos ilathala ang kanyang trilohiya na hinango mula sa kasaysayan ng bayan. "

Natural Translation

The writer became famous after publishing his trilogy that was drawn from the nation's history.

Literal Translation

Became famous the writer after was-published the his trilogy that was-drawn from the history of nation.

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