Suwat (en. Write)

su·wat

Meaning & Definition

EnglishTagalog
noun
An action of writing or creating written text.
The writing of the letter must be clear and organized.
Ang suwat ng liham ay dapat na malinaw at maayos.
The result of writing; any written document.
The writing of his thesis reached 100 pages.
Ang suwat ng kanyang thesis ay umabot ng 100 pahina.
verb
To create or produce something that is written.
I need to write a report for our project.
Kailangan kong sumulat ng ulat para sa aming proyekto.
To describe or express an idea through words.
Write your thoughts down in a diary.
Suwat mo ang iyong mga saloobin sa isang diary.

Etymology

From the Spanish word 'escribir'.

Common Phrases and Expressions

writing on paper
The act of writing using paper.
suwat sa papel
writing a letter
A formal communication using a letter.
suwat ng liham

Related Words

note
A written piece of information or data.
tala
slip
An informal note or writing.
islip

Slang Meanings

drop a note
Drop a note to him, but that's just a joke, okay!
Bula ka ng sulat para sa kanya, pero joke lang yan ha!
writing
My writing now is for my school project.
Ang pagsusulat ko ngayon ay para sa school project ko.
to write
Just write your own story!
Magsulat ka na lang ng sarili mong kwento!
writer
He's a writer for the newspaper.
Taga-sulat siya ng mga balita sa dyaryo.