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    Linggista (en. Linguist)

    lin-gis-ta

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishTagalog
    noun
    A person who specializes in language and its study.
    The linguist researches the structures of various languages.
    Ang linggista ay nagsasaliksik tungkol sa mga estruktura ng iba't ibang wika.
    A person who studies the characteristics of language.
    As a linguist, he focuses on phonetics and syntax.
    Bilang isang linggista, siya ay nakatuon sa phonetics at syntax.
    An expert in translation and interpretation of language.
    His experience as a linguist helped in his work as a translator.
    Ang kanyang karanasan bilang linggista ay nakatulong sa kanyang trabaho bilang tagasalin.

    Etymology

    derived from the word 'linguistic' which pertains to language

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    Linguist of language
    A person who specializes in the study of language.
    Linggista ng wika

    Related Words

    linguistics
    The science that studies language and its properties.
    linggwistika
    phonology
    A branch of linguistics that studies the sounds in language.
    ponolohiya

    Slang Meanings

    A girl who is courting or showing interest in you.
    She's that girl who's been trying to get my attention at the corner.
    Siya yung linggista na nagpa-cute sa akin sa kanto.
    Someone who is alluring or attracts attention.
    She's so beautiful, she has that charming vibe.
    Ang ganda niya, parang mga linggista lang ang dating.