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    Dila (en. Tongue)

    dee-lah

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishTagalog
    noun
    A part of the body used for speaking and eating.
    The tongue is important for eating and pronouncing words.
    Ang dila ay mahalaga para sa pagkain at pagbigkas ng mga salita.
    An organ that contains taste buds and knowledge of food.
    The tongue detects different flavors.
    Ang dila ay may iba’t ibang panlasa na natutukoy nito.
    Refers to language or manner of speaking.
    His tongue is full of wise words.
    Ang kanyang dila ay puno ng matalinong salita.

    Etymology

    From the foreign word 'lingua' and the local word 'dila'

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    long tongue
    A person who loves to gossip or judge.
    mahabang dila

    Related Words

    taste
    This refers to the ability of the tongue to sense flavor.
    panlasa

    Slang Meanings

    Mouth
    Talk to him, because it seems like he doesn't know what you want to say.
    Pagsalitaan mo siya, kasi parang hindi niya alam kung anong gusto mong sabihin.
    Gossiping
    Who would have thought he's the reason for the mess? Just talking too much!
    Sino ba namang mag-aakalang siya ang rason ng gulo? Kaka-dila lang!
    Just talk/words
    Don't expect too much, that's just talk.
    Wag kang masyadong mag-expect, dila lang 'yan.