Lengwahe (en. Language)

leŋˈgwahe

Meaning & Definition

EnglishTagalog

noun

A system of symbols and sounds used for communication.

The language of children is often simple and easy to understand.

Ang lengwahe ng mga bata ay kadalasang simple at madaling maunawaan.

The languages spoken by a particular group of people.

Many languages exist around the world, such as English, Mandarin, and Tagalog.

Maraming lengwahe ang umiiral sa buong mundo, tulad ng Ingles, Mandarin, at Tagalog.

A form of artistic expression or speech.

In his poem, he used language to express his feelings.

Sa kanyang tula, ginamit niya ang lengwahe upang ipakita ang kanyang damdamin.

Tagalog word derived from the Spanish word 'lengua'

Language represents a culture.

It embodies cultural identity.

Kumakatawan sa isang kultura ang lengwahe.

Language is a bridge of communication.

It facilitates understanding among people.

Ang lengwahe ay tulay ng komunikasyon.

dialect

A form of language spoken in a specific region.

dialekto

phonology

The study of the sounds of language.

ponolohiya

slang for someone who speaks or uses the language skillfully

You're really good at that slang, bro! Your conversation was so cool.

Ang galing mo mag-lengaba, bro! Sobrang cool ng usapan ninyo.

a playful variation of language, often referring to youth slang

The language of the youth today is really different; there are so many slang terms.

Iba talaga ang lengguwahe ng kabataan ngayon, marami nang slang.

a term used when the conversation is easy and relaxed

The conversation is good, let’s keep it light, no heavy jargon.

Ayos lang ang usap, light lang tayo, walang masyadong jargon.