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    Daglatin (en. Abbreviation)

    /daɡˈlatin/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishTagalog
    noun
    A quick form of a written word or phrase.
    Because of abbreviations, we find it easier to understand long terms.
    Dahil sa daglatin, mas madali nating nagiging mauunawaan ang mahahabang termino.
    A definite combination of letters or syllables from a word or phrase.
    The 'NGO' is an abbreviation for 'Non-Governmental Organization.'
    Ang 'NGO' ay daglatin para sa 'Non-Governmental Organization.'
    The use of the first letters of words to create a word or phrase.
    Abbreviations are becoming popular in modern conversations.
    Nagiging uso ang mga daglatin sa mga modernong usapan.

    Etymology

    Tagalog origin: daglat (acronym) and 'in' or 'kanan' (to the right)

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    shortening words
    The use of abbreviations to simplify communication.
    pinaikli ang mga salita

    Related Words

    abbreviation
    A term referring to the process of simplifying words.
    daglat

    Slang Meanings

    To take the challenge aggressively
    Your daglatin towards him feels like you're intentionally trying to annoy.
    Ang daglatin mo sa kanya, parang sinasadya mong mang-inis.
    To speak with conviction
    If you take a stance, make sure you have arguments to back it up.
    Kung daglatin mo siya, siguraduhing may dala kang argumento.
    Arrogant action
    His daglatin with his friends feels like he's always winning.
    Ang daglatin niya sa kanyang mga kaibigan, parang palaging panalo.