Panaklong (en. Parenthesis)

pah-nah-klong

Meaning & Definition

EnglishTagalog

noun

A punctuation mark commonly used to indicate additional information or explanation.

Sometimes, examples are placed in parentheses so as not to disrupt the main text.

Minsan, ang mga halimbawa ay inilalagay sa panaklong upang hindi makagambala sa pangunahing teksto.

Symbols that represent a part or word that should be considered in a sentence.

Parentheses are often used in mathematical equations to show the order of operations.

Ang panaklong ay madalas na ginagamit sa mga mathematical equations upang ipakita ang order of operations.

A form of punctuation used in writing to emphasize information.

In her essay, she used parentheses to include notes from other writers.

Sa kanyang sanaysay, ginamit niya ang panaklong upang maisama ang mga tala mula sa ibang mga manunulat.

from the word 'panaklong' meaning 'to delimit' or 'to support' an idea or information by enclosing it within symbols.

put in parentheses

to apply or provide additional information to an idea;

ilagay sa panaklong

bracket

A symbol used to indicate knowledge of a subject.

haki

A holder or grip for a cellphone.

I want a new holder for my phone so it doesn't slip.

Gusto ko ng bagong panaklong para sa phone ko, para hindi ito madulas.

Here, it refers to something chaotic or wild.

The party was a mess, like a wild scene with so many people!

Ang gulo ng party, parang panaklong sa dami ng tao!

Chitchat or gossip that is not serious.

Our wild talks were just full of gossip.

Ang mga panaklong na usapan namin, puro chismis lang.