Semantika (en. Semantics)

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Meaning & Definition

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noun
Branch of linguistics that studies the meaning of words, phrases, and sentences.
Semantics is important for understanding language.
Ang semantika ay mahalaga sa pag-intindi ng wika.
Study of symbols and their meanings in a specific context.
Semantics also refers to the use of symbols in mathematics.
Ang semantika ay tumutukoy din sa paggamit ng mga simbolo sa matematika.

Etymology

From the Greek 'semantikos' meaning 'meaningful'.

Common Phrases and Expressions

semantics of language
Study of meaning within the context of language.
semantika ng wika

Related Words

linguistics
Science concerning language and its structure.
lingguwistika
syntax
Study of grammar and structure of sentences.
sintaks

Slang Meanings

The understanding of words and context.
The semantics of memes today, the messages are deep but still funny.
Ang semantika ng mga meme ngayon, ang lalalim na mga mensahe pero nakakatawa pa rin.
Deep discussions that others can't understand.
In that group, they're just talking semantics, so I can't keep up with them.
Doon sa grupo, puro semantika na lang ang pinag-uusapan, kaya di ko na sila naabutan.
Analysis of statements to understand their true meaning.
If we're just talking about semantics, there are still many nuances to consider.
Kung semantika lang ang pag-uusapan, madami pang nuances na dapat isaalang-alang.