Sentensiya (en. Sentence)

sen-ten-si-ya

Meaning & Definition

EnglishTagalog
noun
A group of words that conveys a complete thought.
'He won' is an example of a sentence.
Ang 'Siyang nagwagi' ay isang halimbawa ng sentensiya.
A statement that expresses an idea, thought, or feeling.
Every sentence is important in writing a story.
Mahalaga ang bawat sentensiya sa pagsulat ng isang kwento.
Reflects correct grammar and syntax.
The sentence must be written correctly to be easily understood.
Dapat tama ang pagkakasulat ng sentensiya upang madaling maunawaan.

Etymology

from the Latin 'sententia'

Common Phrases and Expressions

in a sentence
in a brief form of explanation
sa isang sentensiya
make a sentence
to write or form a statement
gumawa ng sentensiya

Related Words

clause
A broader term that refers to any form of statement.
pangungusap
narrative
A statement that tells a story of an event or idea.
narrative

Slang Meanings

statement
His sentence was so confusing, I didn't understand it.
Yung sentensiya niya sobrang gulo, hindi ko naintindihan.
line
Why is your sentence so long? It's like you're trying to take the whole book!
Bakit ang haba ng sentensiya mo? Parang kinukuha mo na ang buong libro!
saying
What sentence will you use for your project? I'll just ask later!
Ano bang sentensiya ang gagamitin mo sa project mo? Saka na lang ako magtatanong!