Matalinghaga (en. Metaphorical)

ma-ta-ling-ha-ga

Synonyms

sophisticated way of speaking

Juan's poems are filled with metaphorical words.

Ang mga tula ni Juan ay puno ng matalinghagang mga salita.

artsy or patriotic style of speaking

I can’t understand your metaphorical conversation; it’s too artsy.

Hindi ko maunawaan ang matalinghagang usapan niyo, masyado itong artsy.

has a meaning that is not direct

Sometimes metaphorical conversations are more fun than direct ones.

Minsan mas masaya ang matalinghagang usapan kaysa sa direktang pag-uusap.