Elektrika (en. Electricity)

el-ek-tri-ka

Meaning & Definition

EnglishTagalog
noun
A form of energy that can produce various forces and provide light, heat, and power.
Electricity is used to operate household appliances.
Ang elektrika ang ginagamit sa pag-andar ng mga kagamitan sa bahay.
A flow of electrons in a conductor.
In a regular circuit, electricity flows from the battery to the light.
Sa regular na sirkito, ang elektrika ay dumadaloy mula sa baterya patungo sa ilaw.
The science that studies the phenomena of electricity.
Electricity is an important field in science and technology.
Ang elektrika ay isang mahalagang larangan sa agham at teknolohiya.

Etymology

from the Greek word 'ēlektron', meaning 'amber', which was first recognized in studies of electricity.

Common Phrases and Expressions

you are my electricity
A way of saying that a person provides inspiration or energy.
ikaw ang aking elektrika

Related Words

power electricity
A type of electricity used to generate mechanical power.
kuryenteng lakas
electric exploitation
The process of utilizing electricity in the economy.
pagsasamantala ng elektrika

Slang Meanings

Light ball
Electricity, for me, is like a light ball—quickly flashing and providing illumination!
Ang kuryente, para sa akin, parang istadong bola ng ilaw—mabilis na nagliliyab at nagbibigay liwanag!
Plugging
Wow, there's so much plugging at home, it's like electrika here too!
Grabe, ang daming saksaka sa bahay, parang electrika na rin dito!
Power-up
You can do it, just power-up, it's only electrika!
Kaya mo yan, power-up mo na 'yan, electrika lang yan!