Pakalatin (en. To latinize)

/pakaˈlatin/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishTagalog

verb

An action of converting or aligning a word or text to the proper Latin form.

He needs to Latinize the names in his analysis.

Kailangan niyang pakalatin ang mga pangalan sa kanyang pagsusuri.

Giving a form or style resembling Latin to words or statements.

He showcased his skill in Latinizing the speeches in his address.

Naipakita niya ang husay sa pakalatin ng mga pagbigkas sa kanyang talumpati.

The term 'pakalatin' comes from the word 'Latin' referring to the language and culture of the Romans.

Latinize the text

Translate the text into Latin.

Pakalatin ang teksto

Latin

An ancient language used by the Romans and one of the primary languages in academia and religion.

Latin

speaking in an annoying way

He talks in such a sarcastic manner, we were talking but it felt like he was hiding something.

Sobra siya makapakalatin, nag-uusap kami pero parang may pinagtataguan siya.

to be a headache or a decrease in fun

Stop your talking, it's just making everything dumb.

Tama na 'yang pakalat mo, parang nakakabobo na.

speaking unseriously or sarcastically

Why do you have so many remarks in that story when you're not even happy?

Bakit ang dami mong pakalat sa kwentong yan, hindi ka naman masaya?