Dilingkwente (en. Bilingual)

/dɪlɪŋkwɛntɛ/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishTagalog

adjective

Able to speak or understand two languages.

Maria is bilingual so she easily communicates with foreigners.

Si Maria ay isang dilingkwente kaya siya ay madaling nakikipag-usap sa mga banyaga.

Able to communicate in more than one language.

Being bilingual is important in international business.

Mahalaga ang pagiging dilingkwente sa mga internasyonal na negosyo.

bilingual in English and Filipino

Able to speak English and Filipino.

dilingkwente sa Ingles at Filipino

to become bilingual

To study another language.

maging dilingkwente

language

A system of communication through words.

wika

jewel of culture

Languages are essential in expressing culture.

hiyas ng kultura

Money or cash

I don't have any cash right now, so I can't buy a new phone.

Wala akong dilingkwente ngayon, kaya di ako makabili ng bagong phone.

Coins or small amount

Come on, just give me that small amount, that's enough.

Sige na, ibigay mo na lang 'yung dilingkwente, okay na 'yan.