Karta (en. Card)

/ˈkarta/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishTagalog

noun

A piece of paper or cardboard of a certain size used for various purposes.

He gave me a card for his birthday.

Nagbigay siya sa akin ng isang carta para sa kanyang kaarawan.

A document that contains information or a message.

She wrote a letter to express her feelings.

Sumulat siya ng carta upang ipahayag ang kanyang saloobin.

An old form of communication;

In previous times, the letter was the primary means of communication.

Sa mga nakaraang panahon, ang carta ay pangunahing paraan ng pakikipag-usap.

Derived from the Spanish word 'carta'

love letter

A letter containing a message of love.

carta de amor

invitation letter

A letter inviting people to an event.

carta ng paanyaya

writing

The process of writing letters or messages.

sulatan

note card

A smaller version of a letter, often used for occasions.

tarheta

A hurried or busy person.

You seem like you’re in a rush today, where are you going so fast?

Parang karta ka ngayon, saan ka ba pupunta ng ganito kabilis?

Has responsibilities or a lot of tasks.

I’m so busy at work, so many deadlines.

Karta kasi ako sa work, daming deadlines.

Very active or always hanging around.

Who’s that karta? Always hanging out on the corner.

Sino ba 'yang kartu na yan? Laging nandiyan sa kanto.