Bigkasan (en. Inscription)

/bɪɡ.kas.an/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishTagalog
noun
A written message or explanation.
The inscription on the wall describes the history of the place.
Ang bigkasan sa pader ay naglalarawan ng kasaysayan ng lugar.
A form of art that uses engraved symbols.
The ancient inscriptions can be found in old rooms.
Ang mga sinaunang bigkasan ay makikita sa mga antigong silid.
A symbol or text carved into a material object.
We have an inscription on the monument to commemorate the heroes.
Mayroon tayong bigkasan sa monumento bilang paggunita sa mga bayani.

Common Phrases and Expressions

inscription of history
An inscription that describes an important event in history.
bigkasan ng kasaysayan
inscription on stone
An inscription carved on a piece of stone.
bigkasan sa bato

Related Words

carving
A process of creating carved images or engraved symbols on an object.
ukit
manuscript
A written document often preserved before the invention of printing.
manuskrito

Slang Meanings

To start or begin
Let’s start the project, no turning back!
Bigkasan na natin ang proyekto, wala nang atrasan! (Let’s start the project, no turning back!)
To speak out or express
He/she has already said it, he/she has expressed his/her feelings!
Sinabi na niya, bigkasan na ang mga nararamdaman niya! (He/she has already said it, he/she has expressed his/her feelings!)