Kalatas (en. Inscription)
/kɑlɑtɑs/
Meaning & Definition
EnglishTagalog
noun
A type of letter or document that contains specific information.
This letter contains important announcements from the school.
Ang kalatas na ito ay naglalaman ng mahahalagang anunsyo mula sa paaralan.
A statement written to convey a message to a specific person or group.
I need to write a letter to the parents to inform them of the changes.
Kailangan kong magsulat ng kalatas para sa mga magulang upang ipaalam sa kanila ang mga pagbabago.
Instructions or announcements that are published.
This letter is about the next meeting of the members.
Ang kalatas na ito ay tungkol sa susunod na pagtitipon ng mga miyembro.
Etymology
From the word 'kalat' meaning 'scattered' or 'spread out'.
Common Phrases and Expressions
greeting letter
A letter or message containing greetings.
kalatas ng pagbati
announcement letter
A letter containing announcements or information.
kalatas ng anunsyo
Related Words
notification
A process of conveying or providing information.
pagbabatid
notification
A statement or message of information that conveys notice.
notipikasyon
Slang Meanings
A letter (example of 'kalatas')
My letter to him is about my dreams.
Ang kalatas ko sa kanya ay tungkol sa mga pangarap ko.
Letter without care (informal letter)
Don't worry too much, it's just a simple letter, no drama!
Huwag kang masyadong mag-alala, simpleng kalatas lang yan, wala nang drama!
Typical letter (e.g., in a chat)
Go ahead, just write a letter if you don't want to talk too much.
Sige na, magkalatas ka na lang kung ayaw mong mag-usap ng masyado.