torque
The English word 'torque' is translated into Tagalog as torque.
The term is used as a noun to describe a rotational or twisting force.
Meaning: a rotational or twisting force (noun)
Did you know?
- While torque is used for physics, the Tagalog word pilipit is used to describe a 'twisted' or 'distorted' version of a story or the truth.
- In Philippine mechanical workshops, it is common to hear the 'Taglish' verb i-torque, which combines the English noun with a Tagalog prefix to mean 'to apply torque'.
- Due to the historical adoption of English for science and engineering in the Philippines, there is no single native Tagalog word that captures the exact physics definition of torque.
Examples in context
- Ang torke ng makina ay mahalaga sa pag-andar ng sasakyan.Torque is important for the operation of a vehicle.
- Mataas ang torque ng bagong makina.The new engine has high torque.
- Kailangan natin ng mas malakas na torque.We need more powerful torque.
- Sinukat ko ang torque ng bawat turnilyo.I measured the torque of every screw.
Example conversation
Two mechanics are inspecting a truck engine in a garage.
- MariaJose, tignan mo ang torque ng engine na ito.Jose, look at the torque of this engine.
- JoseMasyadong mababa ang torque para sa truck na ito.The torque is too low for this truck.
- MariaTama ka, kailangan nating palitan ang parte.You are right, we need to replace the part.
- JoseSige, Maria, ayusin natin agad.Okay, Maria, let's fix it right away.
