Suringaklat (en. Book review)

/suˈriŋaklat/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishTagalog

noun

A review or assessment of the content of a book.

He wrote a book review on Rizal's latest novel.

Gumawa siya ng suringaklat tungkol sa pinakabagong nobela ni Rizal.

A form of discussion or writing that gives an opinion on a book.

The book review helps readers know if a book is worth reading.

Ang suringaklat ay tumutulong sa mga mambabasa na malaman kung sulit basahin ang isang libro.

Originates from the combination of 'suri' (to examine) and 'ngaklat' (writing or book).

student book review

Review of the books used in school.

suringaklat ng mga estudyante

examination

The process of examining or analyzing different aspects of something.

pagsusuri

Suspicion or distrust towards a person or situation.

Marco seems like a suringaklat, he always has hidden agendas.

Parang suringaklat 'yang si Marco, lagi siyang may ibang balak.

Being suspicious of others.

I hope there are no suringaklat people coming into our office.

Sana wala nang suringaklat na pumapasok sa opisina natin.

Having a negative outlook on other people.

There's nothing wrong with him, don't be so suringaklat.

Walang masama sa kanya, huwag kang maging suringaklat.