Sistema (en. System)
siˈstɛma
Meaning & Definition
EnglishTagalog
noun
A totality of elements or parts working together to achieve a goal.
The school is a system that provides education to students.
Ang paaralan ay isang sistema na nagbibigay ng edukasyon sa mga mag-aaral.
An organized way or process of activities or elements.
The government has a system for creating laws.
Mayroong sistema ang pamahalaan sa pagbuo ng mga batas.
A set of interconnected parts that form a larger whole.
The transportation system in the city is essential for economic progress.
Ang sistema ng transportasyon sa lungsod ay mahalaga para sa pag-usad ng ekonomiya.
Etymology
From Spanish 'sistema', borrowed from Greek 'systēma'.
Common Phrases and Expressions
education system
An organized framework for teaching and learning.
sistema ng edukasyon
government system
An organized structure for governance and administration of the country.
sistema ng pamahalaan
Related Words
systematic
Related to method or order.
sistematikong
systematic
Subject to a specific system or framework.
systematiko
Slang Meanings
system of play or strategy (in games or sports)
We have a strategy for our game tomorrow.
May sistema na kami para sa laban namin bukas.
the way things are done (often associated with bureaucracy)
That's just the way things are done here, it's hard to get through.
Ganyan talaga ang sistema dito, mahirap makalusot.
a network of people or connections
You need a network within the company to get recognized.
Kailangan mo ng sistema sa loob ng kumpanya para makilala.
a questionable or corrupt way of doing things
There's a shady system there, you just aren't aware of it.
May sistema yan, di ka lang aware.