Magtugmatugma (en. To rhyme)

/maɡ.tug.ma.tuɡ.ma/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishTagalog

verb

An action or process of identifying the correspondence of words or things.

The words used in the poem rhyme to enhance the relationship of ideas.

Magtugmatugma ang mga salitang ginamit sa tula upang maging mas maganda ang relasyon ng mga ideya.

The existence of sound correspondence at the end of words.

The words 'moon' and 'where' rhyme in each stanza of the song.

Magtugmatugma ang 'buwan' at 'saan' sa bawat taludtod ng kanta.

A part of art or literature that highlights the musical characteristics of language.

Rhyme is important in folktales for easier recall by people.

Mahalaga ang magtugmatugma sa mga kuwentong bayan upang madaling matandaan ng mga tao.

This comes from the word 'tugma' which means 'to match' or 'to be compatible'.

rhyme in tone

having matching sound or melody.

tugma sa tono

to rhyme together

active process of ordering words that have similar sounds.

magtugma-tugma

rhyme

Words with the same ending sound often used in poetry and songs.

tugma

art

A form of expression that contains elements of creation such as rhythm and sound.

sining

pretending to be happy even when not

Even though she's super tired, she's still putting on a happy face in front of her friends.

Kahit na sobrang pagod na siya, nagtutugmatugma pa rin siya sa harap ng mga kaibigan niya.

to be happy without a reason

I'm just being happy for no reason, I just feel like it.

Nagtutugmatugma lang ako, wala namang dahilan kundi gusto ko lang.

to stay positive despite many problems

Even though there are many problems, we're still keeping a positive vibe in the team.

Kahit ang daming problema, nagtutugmatugma pa rin kami sa team.