Salita (en. Word)

/saˈli.ta/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishTagalog

noun

A unit of language used to express an idea or meaning.

'Love' is a beautiful word with a deep meaning.

Ang 'pag-ibig' ay isang magandang salita na may malalim na kahulugan.

A sound or series of sounds that collectively represent a thing or concept.

Each word has its own sound and meaning.

Ang bawat salita ay may kanya-kanyang tunog at kahulugan.

A statement or message that is understood by people.

Sometimes, words may not be enough to express feelings.

Minsan, ang mga salita ay maaaring hindi sapat upang ipahayag ang damdamin.

Derived from the root word 'salit', meaning 'to speak' or 'to talk'.

word of God

teachings or doctrines from religion.

salita ng Diyos

no words

unable to speak or saying nothing.

walang salita

to speak

The act of uttering or expressing words.

magsalita

folk language

Words used by people in a specific area or community.

salitaing bayan

Gossip

There's so much gossip from Anna at school.

Ang daming lahog sa chika ni Anna sa paaralan.

To flatter or exaggerate

You're just flattering, you're not really saying the truth.

Bola ka lang, hindi mo naman tunay na sinasabi.

Let's talk or have a discussion

Alright, let's just talk later.

Sige, usapan na lang tayo mamaya.

Just hearsay or rumors

That's just hearsay, it's not true.

Sabi-sabi lang yan, di naman totoo.