Kasalit (en. Expression)

ka-sa-lit

Meaning & Definition

EnglishTagalog

noun

A word or sentence used to express feelings or opinions.

The expression on his face shows his anger.

Ang kasalit ng kanyang mukha ay nagpapakita ng kanyang galit.

Representation of an idea or thought through words.

The expression is important to convey our message.

Ang kasalit ay mahalaga upang maiparating ang ating mensahe.

Refers to a specific way of speaking or acting.

The expression of his actions is unacceptable.

Ang kasalit ng kanyang pagkilos ay hindi katanggap-tanggap.

From the root word 'salit' which means 'word' or 'to speak'.

expression of the heart

speaking from the feelings or heart

kasalit ng puso

direct expression

straightforward speech or expression

direktang kasalit

word

A unit of language with a specific meaning.

salita

statement

A form of speech or writing that presents information.

pahayag

foreigner or stranger who doesn't belong

Look, Mark seems like a kasalit in our group, he doesn't fit in here!

Ayun, para namang kasalit si Mark sa ating grupo, hindi siya sanay dito!

out of place or awkward

The way he spoke, he seemed like a kasalit at the party, he didn't know what the conversation was about.

Pagsalita niya, parang kasalit siya sa party, hindi niya alam ang usapan.

someone who doesn't understand the local culture

Sometimes, I feel like a kasalit when I'm in a foreign country.

Minsan, tingin ko kasalit ako kapag nasa ibang bansa.