Kursilyo (en. Course)

kur-sil-yo

Meaning & Definition

EnglishTagalog
noun
A short course providing extensive knowledge on a specific topic.
He joined a farming course to improve his knowledge of organic crops.
Sumali siya sa kursilyo ng pagsasaka upang mapabuti ang kanyang kaalaman sa mga organic na pananim.
An educational program typically conducted over a few days.
The self-improvement course lasted three days and emphasized important aspects of personal development.
Ang kursilyo ng self-improvement ay tumagal ng tatlong araw at nagbigay-diin sa mahalagang aspeto ng personal na pag-unlad.

Etymology

Spanish origin 'cursillo'

Common Phrases and Expressions

join a short course
to participate in a brief educational program
sumali sa kursilyo

Related Words

training
A process of learning and adapting skills.
pagsasanay
course
A longer or more detailed training or education program.
kurso

Slang Meanings

Just sit back, relax.
Alright, let's just chill before the class starts.
Sige, mag-kursilyo na tayo bago mag-umpisa ang klase.
Just being lazy, not studying.
She's just chilling at home, hasn't reviewed yet.
Naka-kursilyo lang siya sa bahay, hindi pa nag-re-review.
Not caring about what's happening.
He's just chilling, as long as his plans are okay.
Parang kursilyo lang siya, basta't okay ang plano niya.