zero
zéro with stress marks
zero
Usage Note
Zero is borrowed directly from English and is used interchangeably with the native Tagalog equivalent 'wala' in casual speech, but is the standard term in mathematical, scientific, and sports contexts. It is widely understood across all age groups and registers.
Examples
" Zero ang iskor ng kalaban. "
Natural Translation
The opponent's score is zero.
Literal Translation
Zero the score of-the opponent.
" Zero ang natanggap niyang puntos sa pagsusulit. "
Natural Translation
He/She received a zero on the exam.
Literal Translation
Zero the received his/her score on-the exam.
" Kahit gabi-gabi siyang nag-aral, hindi niya inakalang magkakaroon siya ng zero sa huling pagsusulit. "
Natural Translation
Even though he studied every night, he never expected that he would get a zero on the final exam.
Literal Translation
Even night-night he studied, not he expected will-have he of zero on final exam.
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