Usage Note
Xerox has become a genericized trademark in Filipino usage, meaning any photocopy regardless of the machine brand used. As a verb, 'i-xerox' means to photocopy a document. It is ubiquitous in offices, schools, and government agencies, where 'magpa-xerox' (to have something photocopied) is standard vocabulary.
Examples
" Paki-xerox mo nga ito. "
Natural Translation
Please photocopy this.
Literal Translation
Please-photocopy you please this.
" Nasaan ang xerox ng dokumento ko? "
Natural Translation
Where is the photocopy of my document?
Literal Translation
Where the photocopy of document my?
" Bago ka pumirma, mag-xerox ka muna ng kontrata para may kopya kang itatabi sa bahay. "
Natural Translation
Before you sign, photocopy the contract first so you have a copy to keep at home.
Literal Translation
Before you sign, photocopy you first of contract so have copy you will-keep at house.
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