Bernakular (en. Vernacular)

ber-na-ku-lar

Meaning & Definition

EnglishTagalog

noun

A native language or dialect used in a particular place or community.

People in the region use their vernacular in everyday communication.

Ang mga tao sa rehiyon ay gumagamit ng kanilang bernakular sa araw-araw na pakikipag-usap.

Language or form of language used in the current time of a particular place.

The vernacular of the youth continues to evolve over time.

Ang bernakular ng mga kabataan ay patuloy na nagbabago sa paglipas ng panahon.

Words specific to a profession or field that become part of the vernacular of people in the industry.

The terminology in medicine is part of the vernacular of doctors.

Ang mga terminolohiya sa medisina ay bahagi ng bernakular ng mga doktor.

derived from the word 'berna' meaning 'each' and 'kulang' meaning 'language' or 'dialect'.

vernacular translation

translation of text into the vernacular language

bernakular na pagsasalin

dialect

A specific form of a language used by a group in a particular area.

dayalekto

culture

The beliefs, practices, and traditions performed by a group of people.

kultura

cool person

John is so berna; he’s always the center of attention in the group.

Sobrang berna ni John, lagi siyang bida sa barkada.

happy or good vibes

The vibes at their party are so berna; everyone is really enjoying!

Ang berna ng party nila, talagang enjoy lahat!

top-notch or skillful

Her performance is so berna; it’s amazing!

Ang berna ng performance niya, ang galing!