Idyomatik (en. Idiomatic)

/idjoˈmatik/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishTagalog

adjective

Related to idioms used in a language.

'To go to the moon' is an idiomatic expression.

Ang 'pumunta sa buwan' ay isang idyomatik na pahayag.

A custom in a language that expresses an idea indirectly.

Many idiomatic expressions are not easily translated directly.

Maraming idyomatik na pahayag ang hindi madaling isalin nang tuwiran.

Originates from the word 'idiom' meaning a dialect or particular way of speaking.

like a giraffe's neck

Refers to a person or thing that has a very long appearance.

parang leeg ng giraffe

statement

A phrase commonly used in communication.

pahayag

Like just a buddy or friend

Even if we're not together, our friendship still feels idiomatic.

Kahit di kami magkasama, parang idyomatik pa rin ang samahan namin.

No deep meaning, just casual talk

That's why I don't want to talk to him, because our conversations are just idiomatic.

Kaya ayaw kong kausapin siya, kasi puro idyomatik lang ang usapan namin.