Rima (en. Rhyme)
/ˈrima/
Meaning & Definition
EnglishTagalog
noun
A correspondence of sound at the ends of lines.
In her poem, she used rhyme to create rhythm.
Sa kanyang tula, ginamit niya ang rima upang magtaglay ng ritmo.
Correspondence of words or parts of words.
The words 'moon' and 'leaf' are examples of words with rhyme.
Ang 'buwan' at 'dahon' ay halimbawa ng mga salitang may rima.
An art form commonly used in literature.
Rhyme is an important aspect of Filipino songs and poems.
Ang rima ay isang mahalagang aspeto ng mga awit at tulang Pilipino.
Etymology
From the Spanish word 'rima' which means 'rhyme'.
Common Phrases and Expressions
rhyme of the heart
Refers to emotions associated with music or poetry.
rima ng puso
has rhyme
Words or lines that contain harmony.
may rima
Related Words
poem
A form of literature that has stanzas and rhyme.
tula
songs with rhyme
Songs that have lines containing rhyme.
kantahing may rima
Slang Meanings
Together with no one else wanting to join.
It's always just the two of us at the party, you're my rima!
Laging tayo lang sa party, ikaw ang rima ko!
A pairing of people who have no other choice but each other.
We have no one else with us, so we might as well be rima.
Wala na tayong ibang kasama, rima na lang tayo.
Best friend or friend who is always there.
He's my rima, I’m not alone.
Siya ang rima ko, hindi ako mag-isa.