Pagwikaan (en. Language)

/pag-wi-kán/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishTagalog
noun
A process or action of promoting, disseminating, or developing languages.
Language development is important to preserve the knowledge and culture of a race.
Ang pagwikaan ay mahalaga upang mapanatili ang kaalaman at kultura ng isang lahi.

Etymology

From the word 'wikang' which means 'language' and 'pag' as a prefix indicating action or process.

Common Phrases and Expressions

language development for children
the process of teaching language to the youth
pagwikaan ng mga bata

Related Words

national language
The official language of a country used in official documents and communications.
wikang pambansa
translation
The process of translating words or text from one language to another.
salin

Slang Meanings

Find a way to communicate.
Oh no, it's been so long since we last saw each other, we need to talk about this!
Naku, kay tagal na tayong di nagkikita, kailangan na nating pagwikaan 'to!
Discuss thoroughly about a topic.
In the end, let's just talk about the problem at the office.
Sa huli, pagwikaan na lang natin ang problema sa opisina.