Lengguwahe (en. Language)
leŋɡɨˈwahe
Meaning & Definition
EnglishTagalog
noun
A system of symbols and sounds used for communication.
The language of people serves as a bridge in their communication.
Ang lengguwahe ng mga tao ay nagsisilbing tulay sa kanilang komunikasyon.
The studied way of communicating within a group or community.
The children's language at school is often different from their language at home.
Ang lengguwahe ng mga bata sa paaralan ay kadalasang naiiba sa kanilang lengguwahe sa bahay.
Language used in a specific place or country.
The language of the Philippines is Filipino and English.
Ang lengguwahe ng Filipinas ay Filipino at Ingles.
Etymology
From the Spanish word 'lenguaje'
Common Phrases and Expressions
language of the heart
The way of expressing feelings and thoughts.
lengguwahe ng puso
every language has its own beauty
All languages have their own value and beauty.
bawat lengguwahe ay may kanya-kanyang kagandahan
Related Words
language
A system of sounds, symbols, and rules used for communication.
wika
translation
The process of transferring one language to another.
pagsasalin
Slang Meanings
Tongue (Used in slang for people who love talking)
You're great with language, you chat so fast!
Ang galing mo sa lengguwahe, ang bilis mong makipag-chat!
Gossip (Talking or news that is often informal or not formal)
The rumors about the new language at school have started.
Nagsimula na ang sabi-sabi tungkol sa bagong lengguwahe sa eskwela.
Because it's trendy (Talking about popular languages or slang today)
Many are using new languages because it's trending.
Marami na ang gumagamit ng mga bagong lengguwahe dahil sa uso.