Engine in Tagalog

“Engine” in Tagalog is commonly translated as “Makina” or “Motor,” referring to a machine that converts energy into mechanical motion. Understanding the different Tagalog terms for engine helps in technical discussions, automotive contexts, and everyday conversations about machinery and transportation.

Dive deeper below to discover the various Tagalog translations, their contextual uses, and practical examples that will enhance your understanding of how Filipinos refer to engines in different situations.

[Words] = Engine

[Definition]:
– Engine /ˈɛndʒɪn/
– Noun 1: A machine with moving parts that converts power into motion, typically using fuel or electricity.
– Noun 2: A locomotive or railway vehicle that pulls trains.
– Noun 3: Something used to bring about a desired result or achieve a purpose (figurative use).

[Synonyms] = Makina, Motor, Makinilya, Lokomobil, Makinarya

[Example]:

– Ex1_EN: The car’s engine started making strange noises after driving through the flood.
– Ex1_PH: Ang makina ng kotse ay nagsimulang gumawa ng kakaibang tunog pagkatapos magmaneho sa baha.

– Ex2_EN: He works as a mechanic and specializes in repairing diesel engines.
– Ex2_PH: Siya ay nagtatrabaho bilang mekaniko at dalubhasa sa pag-aayos ng diesel na makina.

– Ex3_EN: The train engine pulled twenty carriages across the countryside.
– Ex3_PH: Ang lokomobil ng tren ay humilahin ng dalawampung karo sa buong kanayunan.

– Ex4_EN: Innovation is the engine of economic growth in developing countries.
– Ex4_PH: Ang inobasyon ay ang makina ng paglaki ng ekonomiya sa mga umuunlad na bansa.

– Ex5_EN: The boat’s engine failed in the middle of the ocean, leaving them stranded.
– Ex5_PH: Ang motor ng bangka ay sumira sa gitna ng dagat, na nag-iwan sa kanila na nakatigil.