Telegramahan (en. Telegram)
/tɛlɛɡɾamaˈhan/
Meaning & Definition
EnglishTagalog
noun
A system of sending messages in written form transmitted via electricity.
During the war, telegraph was often used to send important orders.
Noong panahon ng digmaan, madalas gamitin ang telegramahan upang magpadala ng mga mahahalagang utos.
A building or facility where the sending and receiving of telegrams is done.
We passed by the telegram office to send a message to our relative.
Dumaan kami sa telegramahan upang magpadala ng mensahe sa aming kamag-anak.
The act of sending a telegram.
The telegraph is necessary to properly send our message.
Ang telegramahan ay kinakailangan upang maayos na maipadala ang aming mensahe.
Etymology
translated from English 'telegram' with the addition of Tagalog noun '-an' indicating a place or thing associated with it.
Common Phrases and Expressions
sent a telegram
the act of sending a message via telegram
nagpadala ng telegrama
Related Words
telegram
A message sent via telegraph.
telegrama
Slang Meanings
To chat or communicate via Telegram
Okay, let's just message each other on Telegram later for convenience.
Sige, telegramahan na lang tayo mamaya para mas madali.
To communicate through quick messaging
Why didn’t you just message on Telegram? It’s faster that way.
Bakit di ka na lang nagtelegramahan? Mas mabilis kasi yun.