Sentensyado (en. Sententious)
sen-ten-sya-do
Meaning & Definition
EnglishTagalog
adjective
The word 'sentensyado' refers to a style or way of speaking or writing that's full of deep sentences or statements.
His works are truly sententious, filled with colorful statements.
Ang kanyang mga akda ay talagang sentensyado, puno ng makukulay na pahayag.
Can refer to a person who often uses figurative language or statements.
He is sententious in his speeches and always leaves a meaningful message.
Siya ay sentensyado sa kanyang mga talumpati at laging nag-iiwan ng makahulugang mensahe.
Etymology
From the word 'sentence' which means a series of words expressing a complete thought, combined with 'ado' as the correct form.
Common Phrases and Expressions
sententious speech
Speech filled with deep statements.
sentensyadong pagsasalita
sententious literary work
Work filled with complex sentences.
sentensyadong akdang pampanitikan
Related Words
statement
Reflects an idea or feeling in a sentence.
pahayag
art of speech
Refers to the art of proper expression of ideas.
sining ng pagsasalita
Slang Meanings
Always using long sentences or interpreting things in a deep way.
He really is a sentence-enthusiast in class, that's why the discussion takes so long.
Siya talaga, sentensyado sa klase, kaya ang tagal matapos ang discussion.
Loves to explain excessively as if they're rambling.
It's like he's a sentence-enthusiast, he always has something to say even when we have no questions.
Parang sentensyado na siya, lagi na lang may sinasabi kahit wala na tayong tanong.