Telegram (en. Telegrafo)

te-le-gram

Meaning & Definition

EnglishTagalog
noun
A type of message sent via telegraph.
He sent a telegram to his family to inform them of his arrival.
Nagpadala siya ng telegram sa kanyang pamilya upang ipaalam ang kanyang pagdating.
A message composed of letters representing the words in its content.
The telegram is typically short and direct in content.
Ang telegram ay karaniwang maikli at tuwiran ang nilalaman.
A method of communication before modern technologies like telephone and internet.
People expressed their sentiments in a telegram before the advent of technology.
Sinalin ng mga tao ang kanilang mga saloobin sa isang telegram bago ang pag-usbong ng teknolohiya.

Etymology

Originates from 'tele' (far) and 'gramma' (writing or message).

Common Phrases and Expressions

send a telegram
send an important message via telegraph
magpadala ng telegram

Related Words

telegraph
A device used to send and receive telegrams.
telegrapo
message
Information or news that is expressed or sent.
mensahe

Slang Meanings

Chat or conversation that’s super fast
Wow, telegram is so fast, it’s like you don’t have to wait at all!
Grabe, ang bilis ng telegram, parang di mo na kailangan maghintay!
A conversation that isn’t serious
We just started on telegram, but we ended up laughing so hard.
Nagsimula lang kami sa telegram, pero nagkagulo na kami sa kakatawa.
Like a text message but way cooler
I prefer telegram over text, it’s cooler!
Mas prefer ko ang telegram kesa sa txt, ang cool kasi!