Parasal (en. Parang)

pa-ra-sal

Meaning & Definition

EnglishTagalog
noun
A type of sentence that expresses a condition or a contrast.
The phrase is commonly used in paragraphs to show the relationship between ideas.
Ang parasal ay karaniwang ginagamit sa mga talata para ipakita ang relasyon ng mga ideya.
A sentence created by using words that express knowledge or feelings.
The phrase is important in expressing complex ideas.
Mahalaga ang parasal sa pagpapahayag ng kumplikadong ideya.
The form of stating that one part becomes a condition for another part.
In the example of the phrase, the opposing idea can be seen in the first part.
Sa halimbawa ng parasal, makikita ang salungat na ideya sa unang bahagi.

Etymology

From the words 'parang' and 'asal', meaning a type of sentence.

Common Phrases and Expressions

conditional phrase
A statement that describes a condition that must be met.
parasal ng kondisyon

Related Words

sentence
A unit of words that has meaning and forms a complete idea.
pangungusap

Slang Meanings

Playful
This is so parasal, it's like it's never going to be serious.
Sobrang parasal nito, parang di na magiging seryoso.
Mischievous
That's how he is, truly parasal.
Ganyan siya, talagang parasal eh.
Time killer
I'm looking for something parasal to avoid getting bored.
Naghahanap ako ng parasal para hindi mainip.