Mayakda (en. Author)

/ma-jaʔk-da/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishTagalog
noun
A person who creates literary works.
Jose Rizal is a famous author in the Philippines.
Si Jose Rizal ay isang bantog na mayakda sa Pilipinas.
A person who writes books, poems, or other forms of literature.
The author of the novel 'Noli Me Tangere' is Rizal.
Ang mayakda ng nobelang 'Noli Me Tangere' ay si Rizal.
A creator of ideas and sentiments through writing.
Every author has their own writing style.
Bawat mayakda ay may kanya-kanyang istilo ng pagsusulat.

Etymology

It originates from the word 'yag' meaning 'to write' and the root word 'kda', often used in literary works.

Common Phrases and Expressions

author of history
a person who creates important events or stories in history through their writings.
mayakda ng kasaysayan

Related Words

writer
A person who creates literary texts, which may include books, poems, or other forms of artistic work.
manunulat
literature
The art of writing that includes works such as poetry, stories, and novels.
panitikan

Slang Meanings

The way a person presents their words or ideas.
Our conversation was so scripted, it felt like there was a script being followed.
Sobrang mayakda yung usapan namin, parang may script na sinusunod.
A person who loves to create or invent stories.
My friend is so creative, always has a new story that sounds true.
Yung kabarkada ko, sobrang mayakda, laging may bagong kwento na parang totoo.
Fond of writing or creating poetry or prose.
She really loves to write, she always has new poems on social media.
Mahilig talaga siyang mayakda, lagi siyang may bagong tula sa social media.