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    Wika (en. Language)

    wi-ka

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishTagalog
    noun
    A system of symbols and sounds used by people for communication.
    Tagalog is a language used in the Philippines.
    Ang Tagalog ay isang wika na ginagamit sa Pilipinas.
    The form of speech or writing used by a particular group or community.
    Many languages around the world have different dialects.
    Maraming wika sa buong mundo ang may iba't ibang diyalekto.
    A study or discipline focused on the structure and use of language.
    Linguistics is the science that studies language.
    Ang linggwistika ay ang agham na nag-aaral ng wika.

    Etymology

    From the Latin word 'lingua' meaning 'language'.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    Filipino language
    The official language of the Philippines used by most.
    wikang Filipino
    country of many languages
    A country with various languages spoken by its citizens.
    bansa ng maraming wika

    Related Words

    dialect
    A local form of language that may differ from the standard language.
    dialekto
    linguistics
    The study of language, including its aspects such as grammar, vocabulary, and syntax.
    linggwistika

    Slang Meanings

    language
    Our language is full of stories.
    Ang wika natin ay puno ng mga kwento.
    tongue
    How did you learn different languages? Just through your tongue?
    Paano mo naman natutunan ang iba't ibang wika? Sa dila lang ba?
    idioms
    Idioms are part of our language.
    Ang mga sawikain ay bahagi ng ating wika.
    lingo
    The youth's lingo changes quickly.
    Ang linggwahe ng kabataan ay mabilis magbago.