Pandiwa (en. Verb)

pán-diwa

Meaning & Definition

EnglishTagalog
noun
A part of speech that indicates action or movement.
Verbs refer to the actions of people or things.
Ang pandiwa ay tumutukoy sa mga aksyon ng mga tao o bagay.
Words that express an action, state, or event.
In a sentence, the verb gives life to the essence of the message.
Sa pangungusap, ang pandiwa ang nagbibigay buhay sa diwa ng mensahe.
Can exist in various forms like simple, passive, or infinitive.
Verbs have forms that can be used in various contexts.
Ang mga pandiwa ay may mga anyo na maaaring gamitin sa iba't ibang konteksto.

Etymology

Derived from the root word 'diwa' which means 'thought' or 'action.'

Common Phrases and Expressions

Verbs in a sentence
Verbs used to describe actions in a sentence.
Mga pandiwa sa pangungusap
Dependent verb
A verb that requires another part of speech to form a meaning.
Pandiwang nakasalalay

Related Words

noun
A part of speech that refers to a person, thing, or concept.
pangngalan
adjective
A part of speech that describes a noun.
pang-uri
adverb
A part of speech that provides additional information to verbs.
pang-abay

Slang Meanings

Action word or verbs.
'Run' is a verb.
Ang 'tumakbo' ay isang pandiwa.
Actions or movements shown in a sentence.
In 'studying', there is a verb indicating the action of reading.
Sa 'nag-aaral', may pandiwa na nagsasaad ng kilos ng pagbasa.