unibersidad
unibersidád with stress marks
university
Usage Note
Unibersidad is the formal term used in academic contexts, but many Filipinos use the English word 'university' or specific acronyms in daily conversation. In Taglish environments, it is common to refer to institutions simply by their abbreviations rather than the full Tagalog word.
Examples
" Malaki ang unibersidad namin. "
Natural Translation
Our university is big.
Literal Translation
Big the university our.
" Nag-aaral siya sa unibersidad. "
Natural Translation
He/she is studying at the university.
Literal Translation
Studying he/she in university.
" Pinili niyang mag-aral sa unibersidad na malapit sa bahay upang makatipid sa pamasahe at upa sa dorm. "
Natural Translation
He/She chose to study at a university near home in order to save on fare and dorm rent.
Literal Translation
Chose he/she study in university that near to house so save on fare and rent in dorm.
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