Language/Tagalog/Vocabulary/Science-and-Technology
As a Tagalog language teacher for 20 years, I find it important to teach my students not only the basics of the language but also advanced vocabulary related to various fields, including science and technology. In this lesson, we will explore scientific and technical terms in Tagalog, from biology to physics and gadgets.
Once you've mastered this lesson, take a look at these related pages: Numbers 1 20 & Numbers and Counting.
Biology
In biology, we encounter various terms used to describe living things, from animals to plants and microorganisms. Here are some examples of Tagalog terms used in biology:
| Tagalog | Pronunciation | English Translation |
|---|---|---|
| Hayop | /ha.jop/ | Animal |
| Halaman | /ha.la.man/ | Plant |
| Mikrobyo | /mik.ro.bjo/ | Microbe |
| Selula | /se.lu.la/ | Cell |
| Gene | /dʒin/ | Gene |
| Mutasyon | /mu.ta.sjon/ | Mutation |
- Animals: Mammals (mga mamalya), birds (mga ibon), reptiles (mga reptilya), fish (mga isda), insects (mga insekto), and more.
- Plants: Trees (mga puno), flowers (mga bulaklak), vegetables (mga gulay), and other types of plants.
- Microorganisms: Bacteria (mga bakterya), viruses (mga virus), fungi (mga fungi), and other microorganisms.
Chemistry
Chemistry involves the study of matter and its properties, as well as the changes it undergoes. Here are some examples of Tagalog terms used in chemistry:
| Tagalog | Pronunciation | English Translation |
|---|---|---|
| Elemento | /e.le.men.to/ | Element |
| Molekula | /mo.le.ku.la/ | Molecule |
| Reaksyon | /re.ak.sjon/ | Reaction |
| Karbon | /kar.bon/ | Carbon |
| Oksiheno | /ok.si.he.no/ | Oxygen |
- Elements: Hydrogen (hidroheno), oxygen (oksiheno), carbon (karbon), nitrogen (nitroheno), and more.
- Chemical reactions: Combustion (pagsusunog), oxidation (oksidasyon), reduction (reduksiyon), and more.
- Chemical compounds: Water (tubig), salt (asin), sugar (asukal), and more.
Physics
Physics is the study of matter and energy and their interactions. Here are some examples of Tagalog terms used in physics:
| Tagalog | Pronunciation | English Translation |
|---|---|---|
| Lakas | /la.kas/ | Force |
| Grabiudad | /gra.bju.dad/ | Gravity |
| Daloy | /da.loj/ | Flow |
| Tempratura | /tem.pra.tu.ra/ | Temperature |
| Enerhiya | /e.ner.hi.ja/ | Energy |
- Mechanics: Motion (galaw), friction (hagdan), torque (toka), and more.
- Thermodynamics: Heat (init), temperature (temperatura), entropy (entropiya), and more.
- Electromagnetism: Electricity (kuryente), magnetism (magnitismo), electromagnetic waves (elektromagnetikong alon), and more.
Technology and Gadgets
In today's world, technology and gadgets have become an integral part of our lives. Here are some examples of Tagalog terms used in technology and gadgets:
| Tagalog | Pronunciation | English Translation |
|---|---|---|
| Computer | /kom.pyu.ter/ | Computer |
| Telepono | /te.le.po.no/ | Telephone |
| Camera | /ka.me.ra/ | Camera |
| Internet | /in.ter.net/ | Internet |
| Gadyet | /ga.dyet/ | Gadget |
- Computers and peripherals: Keyboard (keyboard), monitor (monitor), printer (printer), and more.
- Communication devices: Telephone (telepono), mobile phone (celpon), fax machine (fax), and more.
- Consumer electronics: Television (telebisyon), radio (radyo), music player (aytemp3), and more.
In conclusion, mastering technical and scientific terms in Tagalog, as well as technology and gadgets vocabulary, can greatly enhance your communication skills, especially in a world increasingly driven by innovation and discovery. Keep practicing and expanding your knowledge to become more fluent in Tagalog!
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- Weather and Natural Phenomena
- Greetings and Polite Expressions
- Family Members and Relationships
- Days, Months, and Seasons
- Food
- Hobbies, Sports, and Leisure Activities
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