Panitik (en. Literature)
pah-nee-tik
Meaning & Definition
EnglishTagalog
noun
The art of writing that expresses ideas, thoughts, and feelings.
Literature is important for understanding the culture and history of a people.
Mahalaga ang panitik sa pag-unawa sa kultura at kasaysayan ng isang bayan.
Written works which may be poetry, stories, or plays.
There are many kinds of literature that can be read, such as novels and essays.
Maraming klaseng panitik ang maaaring basahin, tulad ng mga nobela at sanaysay.
The totality of literary works written in a particular language or place.
The literature of the Philippines is rich and full of history.
Ang panitik ng Pilipinas ay mayaman at puno ng kasaysayan.
Etymology
from the word 'panitikan' meaning the art of writing.
Common Phrases and Expressions
literature of the nation
literary works that depict the culture and experiences of a nation
panitikan ng bayan
literary analysis
analysis of literary works
pagsusuri sa panitik
Related Words
speech
A form of literature that usually expresses an opinion or viewpoint on a particular topic.
talumpati
poem
A type of literature that uses verses and meter.
tula
Slang Meanings
literature or writing, especially in a poetic or artistic sense
His literature is so beautiful; it's like the characters came to life.
Sobrang ganda ng panitik niya, parang nabuhay ang mga karakter.
written works that are often deep or philosophical
Come on, let's read Rizal's literature; we can learn a lot.
Halika, basahin natin yung panitik ni Rizal, marami tayong matututunan.
works of fiction that are full of emotion
Bob Ong's literature really gets to the heart.
Yung panitik ni Bob Ong, talagang tumatagos sa puso.
writings that spark imagination or creativity
The literature in his blog stimulates the mind.
Ang panitik sa blog niya ay nakakapagpasigla ng isip.