Aklat (en. Book)

ˈak.lɐt

Meaning & Definition

EnglishTagalog
noun
A book used as a discussion or reference material on a subject.
I read a book about the history of the Philippines.
Nagbasa ako ng isang aklat tungkol sa kasaysayan ng Pilipinas.
A written work that has a cover and generally consists of pages.
That book is full of illustrations.
Ang aklat na iyan ay puno ng mga ilustraziyon.
The creation of a book or can refer to activities related to writing.
He started writing a book last year.
Nagsimula siyang magsulat ng aklat noong nakaraang taon.

Etymology

Derived from the Latin word 'liber' meaning 'book'.

Common Phrases and Expressions

book of life
A symbol of the record of people saved according to faith.
aklat ng buhay
burning book
A book that has no value or is no longer usable.
nasusunog na aklat

Related Words

library
A place where many books are kept for reading or preservation.
aklatan
writer
A person who writes books, stories, or other forms of literature.
manunulat

Slang Meanings

book
The book 'Harry Potter' is super fun to read!
Ang aklat na 'Harry Potter' ay super saya basahin!
reading material
There are so many books here, it feels like you're in a library!
Dami ng aklat dito, para kang nasa library!
source of knowledge
This book is full of knowledge, it’s like a teacher too!
Ang aklat na ito, puno ng kaalaman, parang teacher na rin!