Paratangan (en. Annotation)

/pa-ra-tan-gan/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishTagalog
noun
A written work that provides an explanation or commentary on a text or document.
The annotation in the book helped to better understand the context of the story.
Ang paratangan sa libro ay nakatulong upang mas maunawaan ang konteksto ng kwento.
May refer to notes or reviews included in a study or report.
The annotations in her report clarified the data she presented.
Ang mga paratangan sa kanyang ulat ay nagbigay liwanag sa mga datos na kanyang inilatag.
Notes made to gain a deeper understanding of the contents.
The annotations are essential for students to retain information more easily.
Ang mga paratangan ay mahalaga sa mga mag-aaral upang mas madaling matandaan ang impormasyon.

Etymology

from the word 'para' meaning 'for' and 'tangan' meaning 'to hold' or 'to take'.

Common Phrases and Expressions

make an annotation
to write notes or reviews on a document or text.
gumawa ng paratangan

Related Words

analysis
A process of thorough study or examination of a thing or idea.
pagsusuri
commentary
An interpretation or opinion regarding an issue or topic.
komentaryo

Slang Meanings

Count the debts
Accuse me of my accumulated debts.
Paratangan mo ako sa mga naipon kong utang.
Regret or accusation
Don't accuse me if you don't know the truth.
Huwag kang paratangan kung hindi mo alam ang totoo.
Beg for attention
He’s looking for an accusation to get other people's attention.
Naghahanap siya ng paratangan para makuha ang atensyon ng ibang tao.