Unlapi (en. Prefix)

/un-lá-pi/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishTagalog
noun
A unit of letters or syllables added at the beginning of a word.
The prefix can change the meaning of a word.
Ang unlapi ay maaaring magbago ng kahulugan ng isang salita.
A part of a word that cannot stand alone and is always attached to other syllables.
The prefix is necessary to form a complete word.
Ang unlapi ay kailangan upang makabuo ng isang ganap na salita.

Etymology

from the root word 'lapi' meaning to show or express something.

Common Phrases and Expressions

prefix 'nag-'
uses the prefix 'nag-' to express an action or state.
unlaping nag-

Related Words

word
A unit of language with a specific meaning.
salita
verb
Words that describe actions or states.
pandiwa

Slang Meanings

starting point of a story or situation
Before we proceed with the discussion, we first need to know the background of the events.
Bago tayo magtuloy sa talakayan, kailangan munang malaman ang unlapi ng mga pangyayari.
intro or beginning
The intro of his presentation is really catchy!
Ang unlapi ng kanyang presentation ay sobrang catchy!