Matalinghaga (en. Metaphorical)

ma-ta-ling-ha-ga

Meaning & Definition

EnglishTagalog

adjective

Refers to statements or words that have symbolic meanings.

His speech is full of metaphorical statements.

Ang kanyang talumpati ay puno ng matalinghagang pahayag.

Provides a deeper meaning than its literal form.

The way she speaks is often metaphorical.

Ang paraan ng kanyang pagsasalita ay madalas na matalinghaga.

Used in poetry and literature to express emotions.

Metaphorical phrases attract readers.

Ang mga matalinghagang parirala ay nakakaakit sa mga mambabasa.

Ancient Tagalog, derived from the words 'mata' (eye) and 'linghaga' (mystery).

swim in the metaphorical sea

to delve into deep analysis or understanding.

lumangoy sa matalinghagang dagat

metaphorical language

language that has intense symbolism or meaning.

matalinghagang wika

talinhaga

A reference to the art of using symbols and metaphors in literature.

talinhaga

sentence

A unit of contradiction or idea in language.

pangusap

sophisticated way of speaking

Juan's poems are filled with metaphorical words.

Ang mga tula ni Juan ay puno ng matalinghagang mga salita.

artsy or patriotic style of speaking

I can’t understand your metaphorical conversation; it’s too artsy.

Hindi ko maunawaan ang matalinghagang usapan niyo, masyado itong artsy.

has a meaning that is not direct

Sometimes metaphorical conversations are more fun than direct ones.

Minsan mas masaya ang matalinghagang usapan kaysa sa direktang pag-uusap.