Teksto (en. Text)

tek-sto

Meaning & Definition

EnglishTagalog
noun
A specific content or message that is written or typed.
The text of his letter is full of emotion.
Ang teksto ng kanyang liham ay puno ng damdamin.
The entirety of words and sentences in a work.
The text of the novel is difficult to understand.
Ang teksto ng nobela ay mahirap unawain.
A group of symbols or letters that have meaning.
The text must be the same in every copy of the book.
Ang teksto ay kailangang pareho sa bawat kopya ng libro.

Etymology

from the Greek word 'textus'

Common Phrases and Expressions

short text
words or messages that are not long
maikling teksto
literary text
written literary works
panitikan na teksto

Related Words

analysis
The process of studying and understanding the text.
pagsusuri
communication
The conveying of information through text.
komunikasyon

Slang Meanings

a writing or piece of writing that is practical or traditional
I have a text that I need to submit on Saturday.
May teksto akong kailangang ipasa sa sabado.
written conversations, usually in chat or social media
There's so much text in this chat, I don't know where to start.
Napakaraming teksto sa chat na 'to, hindi ko na alam kung saan ako magsisimula.
to gather the message or idea from a written work
We need to study the text to better understand its argument.
Kailangan nating pag-aralan ang teksto para mas maunawaan natin ang argumento nito.
translations of information or information being shared
The texts on social media are full of news and information.
Ang mga teksto sa social media ay puno ng balita at impormasyon.