Mabigkas (en. To be pronounced)

ma-bi-gkas

Meaning & Definition

EnglishTagalog
verb
A verb that refers to the act of expressing words or sounds.
He needs to pronounce his speech clearly.
Kailangan niyang mabigkas ang kanyang talumpati nang malinaw.
The process of saying a word with the correct tone and emphasis.
It's hard to pronounce some foreign words.
Mahirap mabigkas ang ilang mga banyagang salita.
Pronouncing letters or sounds according to the correct pronunciation.
The teacher taught how to pronounce the new words.
Ang guro ay nagturo kung paano mabigkas ang mga bagong salita.

Etymology

from the word 'bigkas' meaning to pronounce or to utter any word or sound.

Common Phrases and Expressions

pronounce correctly
to speak or articulate words in the right manner
mabigkas nang tama
pronounce clearly
to make the voice or speech easily understandable
mabigkas ng malinaw

Related Words

pronunciation
the act of speaking or pronouncing words.
bigkas
voice
the sound that comes out of the mouth when speaking.
tinig

Slang Meanings

able to speak or express oneself loudly
He's really good at expressing himself, that's why many admire him.
Ang galing niya talagang mabigkas, kaya maraming humahanga sa kanya.
to be good at speaking
You need to express yourself well if you want to win the debate.
Kailangan mong mabigkas kung gusto mong manalo sa debate.
to speak with emotion and meaning
You really should express your feelings in the song.
Dapat talaga mabigkas ang nararamdaman mo sa kanta.