Titikan (en. Letter)

/ti'ti.kɨn/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishTagalog
noun
A symbol of the alphabet representing a sound.
The letter of the word 'house' is 'h'.
Ang titikan ng salitang 'bahay' ay 'b'.
A part of writing that is used to form a word.
Every letter is important in forming the correct spelling.
Mahalaga ang bawat titikan sa pagbuo ng tamang baysig.
A type of character or form used in computer programming.
The letters in programming have their specific meanings.
Ang titikan sa programming ay may kanya-kanyang kahulugan.

Etymology

From the word 'titik' referring to a letter of the alphabet.

Common Phrases and Expressions

assemble letters
To gather letters or characters.
magtipon ng mga titikan

Related Words

letter
A symbol in the alphabet used in spelling.
titik
alphabet
The set of letters used in a language.
alpabeto

Slang Meanings

cheat sheet
You know, I just wrote down the cheat sheet for the exam later.
Alam mo na, sinulat ko na lang yung titikan para sa exam mamaya.
clue or hint
The clue you gave me really helped me get the answer.
Yung titikan na binigay mo, sobrang nakatulong sa akin para makuha yung sagot.