Bokabularyo (en. Vocabulary)
/bo-ka-ba-lyo/
Meaning & Definition
EnglishTagalog
noun
The total words used in a language.
The students' vocabulary continues to expand through their studies.
Ang bokabularyo ng mga mag-aaral ay patuloy na lumalawak sa kanilang mga pag-aaral.
A list of words with meanings.
He needed to review the vocabulary of the new language he was studying.
Kinailangan niyang suriin ang bokabularyo ng bagong lenggwahe na kanyang pinag-aaralan.
Not just words but also the methods used in speaking or writing.
Vocabulary is essential to accurately express ideas.
Mahalaga ang bokabularyo upang maipahayag ng tama ang mga ideya.
Etymology
from the Latin word 'vocabularium'
Common Phrases and Expressions
expand vocabulary
to add words to a person's knowledge
palawakin ang bokabularyo
examine the vocabulary
to look at and study the words and their meanings
suriin ang bokabularyo
Related Words
linguistics
The science that studies language and its structures.
linggwistika
word
The smallest unit of language with meaning.
salita
Slang Meanings
combination of words
Your vocabulary is the key to keeping up in conversations.
Ang bokabularyo mo ang key para makasabay sa usapan.
a lot of words in the brain
Because of the books, I have a lot of vocabulary in my head.
Dahil sa mga libro, ang dami nang bokabularyo sa utak ko.
tongue
You're great! Your vocabulary is so rich, it's like you're a native speaker already.
Ang galing mo! Ang rich ng bokabularyo mo, parang native ka na.
mixing words
Don't be shy to use different vocabulary in your report.
Huwag kang mahiyang gumamit ng iba’t ibang bokabularyo sa report mo.