Sumalat (en. Written)

su-ma-lat

Meaning & Definition

EnglishTagalog
verb
The action of composing or recording.
I need to write a letter for my friend.
Kailangan kong sumalat ng isang liham para sa aking kaibigan.
Creation of a written document or text.
She wrote a poem in her diary.
Nag-sumalat siya ng isang tula sa kanyang diary.
The process of translating ideas into written form.
He started to write down his thoughts on paper.
Nagsimula siyang sumalat ng kanyang mga saloobin sa papel.

Etymology

From the word 'salat' meaning 'lacking' or 'insufficient.'

Common Phrases and Expressions

write a letter
creating a written letter
sumalat ng liham
write a poem
creating a poem in written form
sumalat ng tula

Related Words

letter
A written document or message.
sulat
writer
A person who writes works or documents.
manunulat

Slang Meanings

to write
Write down your ideas.
Sumalat ka na ng iyong mga ideya.
to put in simple words
Why did you downplay your writing? Just write casually!
Bakit mo binabaan ang try sa pagsusulat mo? Sumalat ka lang nang basta-basta!
to express
Just express what you feel.
Sumalat ka na lang tungkol sa nararamdaman mo.