Abakada (en. Alphabet)

a-ba-ka-da

Meaning & Definition

EnglishTagalog
noun
A system of symbols used to write a language.
In the Philippines, the abakada is an important part of our education system.
Sa Pilipinas, ang abakada ay isang mahalagang bahagi ng ating sistema ng edukasyon.
A way of forming and recognizing the sounds of a language.
Children are taught the abakada when they are learning to read.
Ang mga bata ay tinuturuan ng abakada noong sila'y nag-aaral ng pagbasa.
The letters or symbols that make up an alphabet used for writing.
The Filipino abakada consists of 20 letters.
Ang abakada ng Filipino ay binubuo ng 20 na letra.

Etymology

Tagalog, derived from the sounds of the alphabet.

Common Phrases and Expressions

start with the alphabet
Promoting the study and recognition of the basic knowledge of a language.
magsimula sa abakada

Related Words

letter
The individual symbols or letters that make up the alphabet.
titik
language
A system of communication using symbols and sounds.
wika

Slang Meanings

alphabet
Do you know how to write the alphabet?
Alam mo ba kung paano isulat ang abakada?
to start or learn to read
You need to go back to the basics before you can learn to read properly.
Kailangan mong bumalik sa abakada bago ka matutong magbasa ng tama.