uniberso
unibérso with stress marks
universe
Usage Note
Uniberso is borrowed from Spanish 'universo' and is used in scientific, philosophical, and everyday contexts when talking about outer space or the totality of existence. It is fully naturalized in Filipino and interchangeable with the English 'universe' across all registers.
Examples
" Napakalawak ng uniberso. "
Natural Translation
The universe is so vast.
Literal Translation
So-vast the universe.
" Naniniwala siya na walang katapusan ang uniberso. "
Natural Translation
He/She believes the universe has no end.
Literal Translation
Believes he/she that no end the universe.
" Habang tumitingin ako sa mga bituin, naiisip ko kung gaano talaga kalaki ang uniberso at gaano kaliit tayo. "
Natural Translation
While gazing at the stars, I think about how truly vast the universe is and how small we are.
Literal Translation
While looking I at the stars, think I how really large the universe and how small we.
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