Makina

machine / enginenoun

Alternative meanings

machine; mechanical device; electrical device; engine; mechanism; equipment that performs work

Pronunciation

mah-KEE-nah

Root and affixes

Makina comes from Spanish máquina. It can refer to a general machine, an engine, or even a sewing machine depending on context. Makinarya is used for machinery or a set of machines.

Variants or conjugations

makina; makinarya; motor; mekanismo; makinilya; makina sa panahi

Related words and expressions

motor = motor; makinarya = machinery; mekanismo = mechanism; gamit = tool or thing; aparato = device; pabrika = factory

Meaning and usage notes

Makina is a general and very useful word. For engine specifically, motor may be more precise. For machinery as a set of machines, use makinarya. For sewing machine, say makina sa panahi.