Metaporiko (en. Metaphorical)

/me-ta-po-ri-ko/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishTagalog

adjective

Means having a symbolic meaning rather than literal expression.

He used metaphorical language to describe his feelings.

Gumamit siya ng metaporiko na wika upang ilarawan ang kanyang nararamdaman.

Refers to statements that are not directly said but have a deeper meaning.

His words have a metaphorical and intricate meaning.

Ang kanyang mga salita ay may metaporiko at masalimuot na kahulugan.

A way of expressing that emphasizes the aesthetics of language.

The use of metaphorical language brings artistic value to his art.

Ang gumagamit ng metaporiko ay nagdadala ng masining na halaga sa kanyang sining.

From the Greek word 'metaphora' meaning 'transfer'.

metaphorical perspective

Refers to a view that is not literal but carries deeper significance.

metaporiko ang pagtingin

metaphor

A figure of speech used to express an idea by likening it to something else.

metapora

representation

A way of expressing that describes something in another form.

pagsasakatawan

extremely giddy

Wow, after he texted me, I was totally euphoric!

Grabe, pagkatapos niyang mag-text, talagang metaporiko ako sa kilig!

show-off

He really shows off during class presentations, super impressive!

Ang dami niyang metaporiko kapag may presentation sa class, sobrang impressive!

deeply feels

Whenever I hear that song, I really feel it, so many memories.

Pag naririnig ko 'yang kanta, metaporiko ako, ang daming alaala.

emotional backstory

Everything he says has a metaphorical emotional backstory, it's like he has so many personal experiences.

Lahat ng sinasabi niya ay may metaporiko na hugot, para bang sobrang daming personal experiences.