Kolekta (en. Collection)
/koˈle.kta/
Meaning & Definition
EnglishTagalog
noun
A process of collecting items or information.
The collection of donations has started at the church.
Ang kolekta ng mga donasyon ay nagsimula na sa simbahan.
Items that are collected, such as coins or stamps.
He has a collection of rare stamps from different countries.
Mayroon siyang isang kolekta ng mga bihirang selyo mula sa iba't ibang bansa.
The act of compiling information or ideas on a subject.
The collection of data was done for the research.
Ginawa ang kolekta ng mga datos para sa pananaliksik.
Etymology
from the Latin word 'collecta' meaning gathering.
Common Phrases and Expressions
donation collection
Gathering of money or items from people to support a cause.
kolekta ng donasyon
Related Words
collector
A person who gathers or collects special items.
kolektor
Slang Meanings
Collector, a hassle for money
My friend is collecting again, always calling me!
Kumukuha na naman ng kolekta yung kaibigan ko, lagi na lang akong tinatawag!
Group or gathering of people for a cause
We formed a collection for the benefit of the indigent.
Bumuo kami ng kolekta para sa beneficyo ng mga indigent.
Occasional gathering of money or resources from others
Almost all the crew are collecting funds for the summer outing.
Halos lahat ng tropa nagpapakulekta ng pondo para sa summer outing.