Analohiya (en. Analogy)
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Meaning & Definition
EnglishTagalog
noun
A comparison between two things that share similarities in some aspects.
The teacher used the analogy to explain the concept of success by comparing it to farming.
Ginamit ng guro ang analohiya upang ipaliwanag ang konsepto ng tagumpay sa pamamagitan ng paghahambing sa pagsasaka.
A method of argumentation that connects one idea or concept to another based on similarity.
The analogy is an important part of this debate as it provides a deeper understanding of the ideas.
Ang analohiya ay isang mahalagang bahagi ng debateng ito sapagkat nagbibigay ito ng mas malalim na pag-unawa sa mga ideya.
A statement that illustrates the similarities of things that are not identical.
In her poem, she used an analogy to describe life as a journey.
Sa kanyang tula, ginamit niya ang analohiya upang ilarawan ang buhay bilang isang paglalakbay.
Etymology
from the Greek 'analogía' meaning similarity or relation.
Common Phrases and Expressions
In an analogy
Making a comparison in a situation or idea.
Sa isang analohiya
Related Words
metaphor
A form of expression that describes one thing by comparing it to another in an indirect way.
metapora
simile
A comparison that uses the words 'like' or 'as' to describe similarities.
simili
Slang Meanings
Like finding similarities in things that are not the same.
The teacher used 'analohiya' in her lesson to explain how dogs and cats have similar behaviors.
Ginamit ng guro ang 'analohiya' sa kanyang lesson para ipaliwanag kung paano magkapareho ang mga ugali ng aso at pusa.
Like similes or metaphors that are easier to understand.
I totally relate to the analogies in the book, so I understood the story better.
Sobrang nakaka-relate ako sa mga analohiya ng libro, kaya mas naintindihan ko ang kwento.