Talata (en. Paragraph)

/tah-lah-tah/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishTagalog
noun
A part of the text that is separated from other parts, typically in the form of sentences.
The paragraph contains the main idea of the essay.
Ang talata ay naglalaman ng pangunahing ideya ng sanaysay.
A set of sentences that connect an idea or theme.
Each paragraph should have a clear purpose.
Ang bawat talata ay dapat mayroong malinaw na layunin.
An element of writing that conforms to the structure of a larger text.
The proper arrangement of paragraphs is important for understanding the text.
Ang tamang pagkakaayos ng talata ay mahalaga sa pag-unawa ng teksto.

Etymology

From the word 'tala' meaning 'talent' or 'eloquent speech.'

Common Phrases and Expressions

write a paragraph
create a part of the text
magsulat ng talata
read the paragraph
study a part of the text
basahin ang talata

Related Words

writing
The process of translating ideas into written form.
pagsusulat
sentence
A content composed of words that describes a complete idea.
pangungusap

Slang Meanings

a pointless task
That paragraph is meaningless, it's just a bunch of nonsense.
Wala namang saysay yung talata na yun, puro buluhang lang eh.
too long
This paragraph is too long, it should have been cut down.
Ang haba naman ng talata na 'to, dapat pinutol na lang.