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    Metapor (en. Metaphor)

    me-ta-por

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishTagalog
    noun
    A figure of speech where one thing is compared to another in a way that is not stated directly.
    Her smile is a sun in my life.
    Ang kanyang ngiti ay isang araw sa aking buhay.
    A form of comparison that does not use the words 'like' or 'as'.
    He is the light of my life.
    Siyang ilaw ng aking buhay.
    A way of expressing that gives deeper meaning to words.
    The sea of her tears flowed down her cheeks.
    Ang dagat ng kanyang luha ay umagos sa kanyang mga pisngi.

    Etymology

    From Greek, 'metaphora' meaning 'to transfer'.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    speak through metaphors
    Use metaphors in communication.
    magsalita sa pamamagitan ng mga metapor

    Related Words

    simile
    A figure of speech that uses 'like' or 'as' to compare two things.
    simile

    Slang Meanings

    not a literal contradiction
    Like in the song, 'life is a war' is a metaphor saying that life is full of challenges.
    Parang sa kanta, 'ang buhay ay isang giyera' ay metaphor na nagsasabi na ang buhay ay puno ng pagsubok.
    symbol or symbolism
    In the poem, flowers are a metaphor for love with different colors.
    Sa tula, ang mga bulaklak ay metaphor ng pag-ibig na may iba't ibang kulay.
    appeal to emotions
    Using a metaphor, the emotions of the listeners are more engaged.
    Gamit ang metaphor, mas nahihikayat ang damdamin ng mga nakikinig.