Telegrama (en. Telegram)

/tɛleˈɡɾama/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishTagalog

noun

A type of message sent via telegraph.

He sent a telegram to Maria saying he would arrive tomorrow.

Nagpadala siya ng telegrama kay Maria na nagsasabing darating siya bukas.

A formal means of communication over long distances.

They used the telegram to contact their colleagues abroad.

Ginamit nila ang telegrama upang makipag-ugnayan sa kanilang mga kasamahan sa ibang bansa.

Usually shorter than a letter and contains important information.

The telegram provides quick news to people.

Ang telegrama ay nagbibigay ng mabilis na balita sa mga tao.

Originates from the Greek words 'tele' (far) and 'gramma' (written).

sent a telegram

delivered a message via telegraph

nagpadala ng telegrama

telegraph

A device used for sending and receiving telegrams.

telegrapo

messenger

A person who delivers messages, including telegrams.

mensahero

Quick message

I sent a telegram to him to let him know I’m here.

Nagpadala ako ng telegrama sa kanya para sabihing nandito na ako.

Frequent news

His telegrams are like a soap opera, drama like daily news.

Yung telegrama niya, parang teleserye, drama na parang araw-araw na balita.

Serious message

His telegram had a serious tone; he’s really going through something.

Serious ang tono ng telegrama niya, talagang may pinagdadaanan.