Mekaniko (en. Mechanic)
meka-niko
Meaning & Definition
EnglishTagalog
noun
A person who repairs and maintains machines, especially vehicles.
The mechanic looked into the problem with my car.
Ang mekaniko ay tumingin sa problema ng aking sasakyan.
A specialist who works in the field of mechanics.
He is a mechanic with over five years of experience.
Siya ay isang mekaniko na may higit sa limang taong karanasan.
Etymology
Spanish word 'mecánico'
Common Phrases and Expressions
Go to the mechanic
What needs to be done is to take the car to a mechanic for repairs.
Pumunta sa mekaniko
Automotive mechanic
A type of mechanic focused on vehicles.
Mekaniko ng sasakyan
Related Words
machine
An apparatus or tool used for a specific purpose.
makina
mechanics
The science that studies the forces and motion of objects.
mekanika
Slang Meanings
Mech (slang for mechanic)
Just call him mech, it's shorter.
Tawagin mo na lang siyang mech, mas maikli.
Carpenter (referring to a jack-of-all-trades)
Our mechanic is like a carpenter, knows everything.
Yung mekaniko namin, parang karpentero, lahat alam.
Mek (another informal term for mechanic)
My mek is really great at repairs!
Yung mek ko, ang galing talagang mag-repair!