Balarila (en. Grammar)
/bal.aˈri.la/
Meaning & Definition
EnglishTagalog
noun
A systematic study of the rules and structure of a language.
Grammar is important for the proper use of language.
Ang balarila ay mahalaga sa tamang paggamit ng wika.
An important part of a language course.
Students need to build a solid foundation in grammar.
Kailangan ng mga mag-aaral na bumuo ng matibay na pundasyon sa balarila.
The entirety of rules in writing and speaking.
Grammar varies across each language.
Ang balarila ay nag-iiba ayon sa bawat wika.
Etymology
From the word 'bala' meaning 'sense' and 'arila' meaning 'lesson'.
Common Phrases and Expressions
grammar of the language
The study of the rules of a specific language.
balarila ng wika
Related Words
syntax
The study of the arrangement and order of words in sentences.
syntaksis
morphology
The study of the structure and form of words.
morfolohiya
Slang Meanings
Grammar that's a bit crazy
Wow, your grammar is like upside down!
Grabe, ang balarila mo parang baliktad na!
Just relax about grammar rules
Don't take grammar too seriously, just chill.
Wag masyadong serious sa balarila, chill lang.
Grammar like spaghetti, messy
My grammar today is like spaghetti, it's all messy!
Ang balarila ko ngayon parang spaghetti, ang gulo!