Idyoma (en. Idiom)

i-di-yo-ma

Meaning & Definition

EnglishTagalog

noun

A group of words with a unique meaning that cannot be understood when taken individually.

The 'go to the river' is an idiom meaning to find a solution to a problem.

Ang 'pumunta sa ilog' ay isang idyoma na nangangahulugan ng paghahanap ng solusyon sa isang suliranin.

A statement or phrase that has a special meaning in a particular culture or language.

In Filipino culture, 'on top of the water' is an idiom meaning experiencing difficulties in life.

Sa kulturang Pilipino, ang 'nasa ibabaw ng tubig' ay isang idyoma na nangangahulugang nakakaranas ng mga problema sa buhay.

Words used in a language that have their own meaning not based on literal translation.

Many idioms are included in the folk tales of the Philippines.

Maraming idyoma ang nakapaloob sa mga kwentong bayan ng Pilipinas.

derived from the Latin word 'idioma' meaning 'native language' or 'phrase'.

under the rain

meaning despite challenges.

sa ilalim ng ulan

hide in the dark

meaning to avoid attention or problems.

magtago sa dilim

metaphor

A type of figure of speech that creates a similarity through indirect comparison.

metapora

saying

A type of proverb that contains a moral lesson or specific message.

sawikain

wow! (expression of admiration or surprise)

That's an idiom, so cool!

Idyoma na yun, ang cool!

something extraordinary or unique

Your idiom is really unique!

Ang idyoma mo, kakaiba talaga!

rumor or hearsay

There's a rumor that that's an idiom.

Sabi-sabi na idyoma raw yun.