Gramar (en. Grammar)
/ˈɡramaɾ/
Meaning & Definition
EnglishTagalog
noun
A system of rules that dictates how language should be formed and used.
The rules of grammar are strict in language teaching.
Mahigpit ang mga patakaran ng gramar sa pagtuturo ng mga wika.
The study of parts of speech, sentences, and structures of language.
Grammar is important for writing essays correctly.
Ang gramar ay mahalaga sa tamang pagsusulat ng mga sanaysay.
Rules used in the analysis of language.
You need to understand grammar before taking this exam.
Kailangan mong maunawaan ang gramar bago sumali sa pagsusulit na ito.
Etymology
From the Latin word 'grammatica'.
Common Phrases and Expressions
grammar must be correct
Proper adherence to the rules of grammar in writing or speaking is necessary.
dapat tama ang gramar
grammar is wrong
The mistake lies within the rules of grammar.
mali ang gramar
Related Words
grammar
A discipline that studies the rules of language.
balarila
syntax
The part of grammar that studies the structure of sentences.
sintaks
morphology
The study of morphological units in language.
morfolohiya
Slang Meanings
Grammar that's overly formal or full of rules.
I don't want grammar, I prefer a chill conversation.
Ayoko na sa gramar, mas gusto ko yung chill na usapan.
Too strict on writing or understanding rules.
Your essay is too grammatic! You need to relax it.
Yung essay mo, masyadong gramar! Kailangan mo nang i-relax 'yan.
Having a tedious or boring conversation.
Let's not be too grammatical, we might lose our audience.
Wag na masyadong gramar, baka mawalan tayo ng mga kausap.