Tagasulat (en. Writer)

/taɡasuˈlat/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishTagalog
noun
A person who engages in writing.
The writer is diligent in his projects.
Ang tagasulat ay masipag sa kanyang mga proyekto.
A person who presents ideas on paper.
As a writer, it is important for him to convey his message clearly.
Bilang isang tagasulat, mahalagang malinaw ang kanyang mensahe.
An expert in types of writing, such as stories or poetry.
A novelist is recognized for his work.
Isang tagasulat ng mga nobela ang nakilala sa kanyang obra.

Etymology

From the root words 'tagasulat' meaning 'one who writes'.

Common Phrases and Expressions

story writer
a person who writes stories
tagasulat ng kwento
to become a writer
to become a writer
maging tagasulat

Related Words

writing
The process of creating texts.
pagsusulat
manuscript
A document that is written by hand or written before printing.
manuskrito

Slang Meanings

writer or author, often used informally
Who wrote this story? It's beautiful!
Sino bang tagasulat ng kwentong ito? Ang ganda!
someone who just writes a lot, usually casually
They're such a writer; they write about everything!
Siya kasing tagasulat, sa lahat ng bagay may isinusulat!
narrator or chronicler in a casual sense
They're like the writer of my life; they write everything down!
Para siyang tagasulat ng buhay ko, lahat nasusulat niya!