Metapora (en. Metaphor)

/me-ta-po-ra/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishTagalog

noun

A type of figure of speech where one thing is described using another thing that is not like it.

'Life is a road' is an example of a metaphor.

Ang 'buhay ay isang daan' ay isang halimbawa ng metapora.

A figurative expression that connects two different things.

In his poem, he often uses metaphors to emphasize his feelings.

Sa kanyang tula, madalas siyang gumagamit ng metapora upang bigyang-diin ang kaniyang damdamin.

A form of expression used in literature and art.

In this song, the metaphor gives a clearer meaning to the message.

Sa awiting ito, ang metapora ay nagbibigay ng mas malinaw na kahulugan sa mensahe.

Derived from the Greek word 'metaphora' meaning 'transfer'.

metaphorical conversation

Discussion that uses metaphors.

metaporikal na pag-uusap

simile

A type of figure of speech that directly compares two things using 'like' or 'as'.

simile

allegory

A type of story that has a deeper meaning and conveys ideas through symbols.

allegory

Like flying

The talent coming from him is like he's flying on stage.

Yung talinong galing sa kanya, para siyang lumilipad sa entablado.

Love like an amulet

Their voices are like amulets to those who listen.

Yung mga boses nila, anting-anting sa mga nakikinig.

Drink a rant

He reached the snack time, it's like he's drinking a rant in anger.

Umaabot na siya sa merienda, parang uminom ng rant sa galit.

Float in the conversation

What he said is like floating, I can't understand it.

Parang lutang yung sinabi niya, di ko maintindihan.